Demand to Dutton on penalty rates
A major union is calling on the Coalition to pledge support for retail workers’ penalty rates ahead of a Fair Work fight.
Retail
Aussie food chain reveals surprise best seller
A fast-growing Australian food chain has revealed its best selling item as it announced a $7.3 million profit for the first half of this financial year.
Watchdog’s warning to big supermarkets
Australia’s consumer watchdog says customers’ concerns in the supermarket and retail sector remain a key priority in the year ahead.
Another farm infected with bird flu
Avian flu, the virus that left supermarket shelves empty in 2024, has spread at a third poultry farm in Victoria this month alone.
Stores cash-strapped Aussies are still visiting
Figures from one of Australia’s largest retailers show Aussies are still finding room in their budgets to shop despite cost-of-living pressures.
Big change to shopping habit revealed
The cost-of-living crunch has seen Australians shopping for cheaper items.
Act that hurt Keno owner’s bottom line
Less people are gambling on lotteries, and a move introduced on one of Australia’s most popular games has hurt one company’s bottom line.
Big update at major Australian retailer
One of Australia’s largest retail chains has warned customers of a key update to a major returns scheme at a local Sydney branch.
Cult beauty brand reveals huge plans
Cult online beauty retailer Adore Beauty is riding a lift in revenues as it begins rolling out a bold plan to open more than 25 brick-and-mortar stores across Australia.
‘Knew it would happen’: Shelves stripped bare
Eerie images have been posted on social media of empty supermarket shelves in one state, and it’s not hard to see why.
Loophole costing Aussies at the checkout
Consumers are regularly paying more than they should to use their own money with a debit card, but current laws render the consumer watchdog useless to investigate.
Iconic fish market hits back at collapse claim
An iconic Aussie fish market has hit back at stark claims it could be falling into insolvency, stating bluntly it is ‘business as usual’.
Egg shortage rocks Aussie supermarkets
Aussie supermarkets are being rocked by a shortage of a common dairy staple – blamed on high demand and flow-on from a devastating disease.
‘They’re a**holes’: Huge rates hike slammed
Business owners have slammed council over the decision to increase rates by a whopping 87 per cent following a fiery meeting on Monday night.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
Insane reason for sign outside Aussie home
More than 100 strangers have shown up at a couple’s front door, forcing the residents to erect a sign turning them away, after a shocking scam.
‘Stupid’: CEOs ’monumentally out of touch’
A union boss has come out swinging following reports some of Australia’s richest people want to cut penalty rates.
Woolies ends full-time WFH for 10,000
One of the nation’s biggest employers has made the call to drag some 10,000 of its workers back into the office.
‘Smashed it’: JB Hi-Fi’s $5.7bn boom
Figures from one of Australia’s major retailers show shoppers have found room in their budgets despite cost-of-living pressures.
Issue in Aussie surf brand collapse
The business behind two Australian surfwear brands has applied for bankruptcy in the US, with more than 100 stores to close, as a mogul reveals their key mistake.
‘Double dipping’: $7m family feud explodes
A $7 million feud between two cousins has exploded in the Supreme Court, with their once close relationship souring amid the fight over their fashion empire.
Urgent recall after sofa caught fire
A reclining armchair has been recalled by authorities after a sofa overheated from an electrical default and caught fire.
Buy Now Pay Later to face harsh regulations
New legislation is holding Buy Now Pay Later providers to Australian credit licence standards in an attempt to protect consumers.
Dominos to shut down 200 stores
Domino’s Pizza said the closures would save the company approximately $15.5 million.
Coles slammed over mass product cull
Nationals leader David Littleproud has hit out at Coles after the supermarket giant flagged a cull in its product range, claiming prices at the checkout would rise.
Supermarket giant’s move in Australia
A US retail giant is bringing in a major change for Aussie customers – including non-members – that has been hailed a “game-changer”.
Major turnaround in Aussie habit
Aussies have returned to the stores on the back of cost-of-living relief, lifting consumer spending for the first time in nearly two years.
How Temu took down Aussie pioneer
International retailers are drawing consumers in by offering cheap products and low shipping costs, but their meteoric rise is coming at the expense of local businesses.
3000 lose jobs as fashion giant collapses
The final two brands in the Mosaic Brands fold will be shut down after its receivers were unable to find a new buyer, leaving thousands without a job.
Coles, Woolies push to scrap penalty rates
The supermarket giants have been criticised after joining forces with other retailers to push for a change in minimum conditions for retail workers.
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