How long can 7-Eleven survive?
7-ELEVEN, spooked that it could be forced to repay up to $100 million to exploited workers, is now trying to weasel its way out.
Retail
Queen laughs at sweet races prize
THE Queen could hardly believe her luck. The 90-year-old monarch scored an awesome prize when her horse won at the races.
Myer warns of warm winter slump
AN UNSEASONABLY warm start to winter and the federal election campaign are causing headaches for Myer — but it’s not all bad news.
Woolworths could be taken over
STRUGGLING supermarket Woolworths could soon be snapped up at a discount price by an American private equity giant.
Why activewear is everywhere
IT’S THE uniform of yoga mums, uni students and latte sippers in capital cities across Australia. But has activewear finally reached its peak?
‘20,000 7-Eleven employees underpaid by half’
MOST of 7-Eleven’s 20,000 employees over the past decade were underpaid half their wages, says the man who was chosen to decide how much they should be paid.
Costco drives a nail into coffin market
YOU’LL need a Costco membership until you’re six feet under. The superstore is now selling cut-price coffins and caskets at its warehouses.
Dummy’s guide to shopping online
MEN are now buying online as much as women. So, lads, here are a few fail-safe shopping tips from an expert online shopaholic.
Macca’s customer pleasures herself
SHOCKING video posted online shows woman in the middle of a When Harry Met Sally moment pleasuring herself in McDonald’s.
Woman denied burger for being female
A WOMAN was denied a two-for-one burger deal at Grill’d as part of a men’s health awareness campaign because she was female.
Nightmare shopping trip turned around
IT’S EVERY parent’s worst nightmare. But a quick-thinking staff member came to the rescue at this supermarket check-out.
Why our famous shops die
FROM Brashs to Grace Bros, Daimaru to Angus & Robertson — Dick Smith is just one of a long line of well-known retailers to bite the dust.
Why Kmart is going crazy
WHAT should we make of Kmart’s recent revival? The store is becoming the jewel in the crown of its owner Wesfarmers.
Coles’ clever new target in price war
COLES has kicked off a new round in the great supermarket price war by slashing prices on a few crucial products.
$2 deal that could bring down a billionaire
HE LIVES a life of luxury partying with Kate Moss and Beyonce, but this billionaire could be sunk by a $2 deal.
Aldi of sports a ‘category killer’
A FRENCH company dubbed the Aldi of sporting equipment is about to put Rebel through its paces in the $1.3 billion Australian market.
Meat sold in illegal street deals
IT’S an unexpected crime wave police are dealing with – thieves who steal bulk meat packs and sell them to the elderly for cash.
Woolies’ woes mean cheaper prices
WOOLWORTHS is falling further behind Coles in the fight for your supermarket dollar, but its failures could result in big wins for you.
Dick Smith’s back from the dead
A DAY after the last physical stores closed for good, Dick Smith’s website has relaunched. But are there any bargains?
Sign Woolies is losing the groceries war
WOOLIES appears to be losing its battle with Aldi and Coles over Australia’s $11 billion groceries market, with its latest results painting a grim picture.
Hotties undies stoush tip of the iceberg
A SMALL lingerie company has just won a long fight with Bonds over their “Hottie” range of undies. Wins like this don’t happen very often.
Dick Smith’s super sad leftovers
IT’S a sad state of affairs as Dick Smith stores close once and for all tomorrow. But prices aren’t as cheap as we’d hoped.
Is this Maccas’ oldest employee?
HE RETIRED a quarter of a century ago, but this Queensland grandad shows he’s still got what it takes to work in a fast-paced McDonald’s store.
Why is Macca’s buying up tablets?
MCDONALD’S says will be rolling out tablets to its UK restaurants for customers to play ‘games’. Don’t believe them — here is the real reason.
Brand names you’re getting wrong
THINK you know how to pronounce ‘Nutella’? Think again. It’s one of a number of popular brands that many of us are getting wrong.
Crazy weather is wreaking havoc
IT’S ALL fun in the sun for some, but unseasonably warm weather in Australia’s southeast has been an economic disaster.
Woolies burns cranky customer
A WOMAN has been shamed by Woolworths after she tried to outsmart the supermarket giant to earn an extra couple of bucks.
Colgate fined in dirty detergent rip-off
A CARTEL of major household brands colluded to rip off customers by shrinking laundry liquid packets, but it’s all come out in the wash.
Americans have their eyes on our undies
THEY’RE as quintessentially Aussie as Tim Tams and Vegemite, but Bonds could soon be dancing to the Star Spangled Banner.
Bonds undies owner backs US takeover
ICONIC Aussie underwear brand Bonds could soon end up in American hands, with owner Pacific Brands, backing a $1.1 billion takeover.
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