Dick Smith closing dates confirmed
FINALLY, some certainty for Dick Smith workers as the failed electronics chain’s receivers reveal when its remaining 363 stores will close.
Retail
Kraft’s trick fools everyone
TWEAKING a popular product has been a disaster for the likes of Vegemite, Milo and Cadbury. So they might want to try this.
Why Woolies killed Homebrand
THERE’S an extremely good reason Woolworths had to get rid of Homebrand products. Packaging affects our tastebuds big time.
Woolworths is killing Homebrand
IT’S one of the most recognisable grocery labels in the country: Woolies’ red-and-white, no frills Homebrand. Not anymore.
‘Child killer’ in a soup can
THE world’s most iconic soup brand has pledged to dump a toxic ingredient from its tinned cans after pressure from activists.
Used syringe found in Easter egg
A MELBOURNE man was shocked to discover a used syringe inside of a Cadbury white chocolate Dream Easter egg on Good Friday.
‘Shoppers stopped and stared’
BURNS victim Sarah Manganas fled Woolworths in tears after being humiliated in the midst of the Easter shopping rush — by the last person who should attack her.
Winners from ‘nanny state’ pain
THERE has been one bright spot since our nanny state took hold, with thriving businesses replacing wild, boozy nights out.
Australia, your shops are all wrong
FRIENDLY super computers, specialty food and same day online delivery. When will Australian retail wake up to what the rest of the world is doing?
Radical plan to rescue Masters
THE loss-making hardware stores could turn a profit in only 12 months under a new plan that was right under Woolworths’ nose.
Woolies’ hot, cross customers
SUPERMARKET giant slammed over early store closures, fruitless hot cross buns and a cockroach found in an Easter egg.
What is open over Easter?
THE long weekend is here at last, and to make things just that little bit easier here’s a guide to store trading hours.
Coles warns of higher grocery prices
COLES has warned its agile, innovative customers to brace for higher grocery prices if Malcolm Turnbull gets his way.
Lifeline for desperate Dick Smith workers
DICK Smith employees are facing growing anxiety as an internal memo shed new information on the closures. But there is a way you can help.
Dick Smith staff vent their anger
DICK Smith staff are venting their frustration with passive aggressive signs protesting their uncertain futures.
The brands we can’t live without
PRIVATE labels are taking over, but these are the 20 brands we’re willing to pay more for. No prizes for guessing the winner.
Amazon ‘loyal’ shopper black-listed
SELF-CONFESSED Amazon nut Greg Nelson has bought more than 340 items from the online retailer, but the “fervently loyal fan” has been black-listed.
They know more about you than you do
IT’S not just your paranoia. These store nerds know whether you’re rich or poor, single or married, pregnant and even where you went to school.
Is this the new Dick Smith?
HE’S built an empire with no shops and a finger in every pie. Now he’s taking on the mantle of Australia’s other great self-made man.
7-Eleven appoints new chief executive
ANGUS McKay is rolling up his sleeves and gearing up for what could well be the toughest gig in town.
Domino’s launches pizza delivery robot
DOUGIE the pizza boy is looking incredibly archaic right now, with Domino’s launching a world first that is set to shake up the delivery game.
Dick Smith is in full panic mode
WITH its 363 stores set to shut, Dick Smith is desperate to clear stock. Not everything is going to plan, and it’s scared.
Myer’s most annoying problem solved
IT’S ONE of the most frustrating parts of shopping in a department store, and Myer reckons it has a solution. But will it save the struggling retailer?
Would you pay $11 for milk?
WHAT’S the fair price for a litre of milk? Certainly more than $1, according to Barnaby Joyce. The Chinese pay $11.
Where Woolworths is dominating
IS THIS Woolworths’ shining light? While Woolies’ supermarkets struggle against Coles and Aldi, sales are surging in one area.
‘The consumer is the loser’
COLES, Woolworths and other big retailers could be forced to raise their prices following a surprise backflip by Malcolm Turnbull.
$1.8m worth of TVs must go in six weeks
THOUSANDS of cut-price television sets are bound for Dick Smith shelves in time for the mother of all fire sales.
Good news for Dick Smith customers
IF YOU bought something from Dick Smith amid the electronics retailer’s collapse, there’s one thing you can relax about.
Pester power ploys face whacking
COMPANIES whose advertisements encourage children to use pester power would be whacked with million-dollar fines under new state and federal plans.
Why Dick Smith could kill Kogan
WHAT is Kogan thinking buying Dick Smith? The failed retailer is like a serial killer in a movie and Kogan is just inviting them in.
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