Myer’s surprise move to shake up business
Under the proposed deal, Myer would acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands including Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E and Dotti.
Retail
Bold move to bring down grocery prices
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says increasing competition among supermarket giants is key to placing “downward pressure on prices”.
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
MasterChef bar’s ‘heart wrenching’ closure
An award-winning restaurant founded by a former MasterChef contestant has revealed the “heart wrenching” decision to close up shop – just days after being named the state’s best bar.
ASX gains to close out positive week
Australian equities rose modestly on Friday to cap off a positive week buoyed by Wall St gains.
Major Aussie retailer’s future in limbo
A well known Aussie retailer that had previously enjoyed a boom in sales, raking in millions, is now investigating the financial viability of the businesses.
Aussie fast food chain’s $3bn transformation
Ever wanted to own a Mexican fast food business? Well now you can, with burrito giant Guzman y Gomez going public today in a bid to take on kingpin McDonald’s.
Woolies, NAB slammed for ‘crisis profits’
Millions of people have been pushed to the brink by rising prices yet a report has revealed Aussie companies made billions from devastating world events.
Major Aussie retailer in trouble
The future of an Aussie online retailer looks uncertain after it halted trading on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Wild finding in new grocery price report
Mystery shoppers were sent into supermarkets across the country to find the store where it is 25 per cent cheaper to do your weekly shop.
Major retailer in trouble after mass sackings
A major Aussie retailer has abruptly halted trading on the stock market as it prepares to make an announcement about its ability to continue.
Aussie retailer collapses, 35 staff sacked
An estimated 60 customers who have paid for goods and services have also been impacted, while 35 staff have lost their jobs.
Hidden $1.9bn cost in common act
The “complex and opaque” charges have added to calls for greater transparency by the Reserve Bank.
Signs in Domino’s store spark outrage
Two signs in a Domino’s store have sparked a heated online debate about a dreaded fee no one wants to pay in Australia.
Major food business goes bust
A national food manufacturing business, which appears to have more than 500 staff working for it, has gone bust.
Shock as cult favourite stores to close
Less than a decade ago, Aussies stood for hours in snaking queues in a bid to buy a product from this cult store. Now, the entire industry is on life support.
Mystery as Shein cans Aussie pop up
A popular online-only fast fashion brand has made a major announcement, disappointing shoppers in one Australian city.
Major Chemist Warehouse move hits millions
A takeover deal that would affect millions of Aussies has just hit a potential roadblock.
Staggering figure Aussie workers losing
The staggering amount Aussie workers are losing in doing unpaid overtime outside their shift hours has been exposed.
Dreaded Covid-era act escalates
Costco is the latest retailer in Australia to limit the sale of eggs to customers, mirroring a restriction Aussies loathed during the Covid pandemic.
Outrage over tiny detail on packet
Coles customers have been left fuming after spotting the change on the popular snack.
Surprise win for Aldi product
An inexpensive Aldi whiskey has taken out a top honour at a prestigious international awards show.
Potentially fatal flaw in popular appliance
A popular kitchen appliance sold at department stores nationwide has been recalled over a potentially fatal flaw.
Covid-era warning no Aussie wants to hear
There are concerns that a major Australian retailer might have unintentionally encouraged Covid-style “panic buying”.
Popular brewery to shut after 36 years
The “tough times” continue for the industry with even one of the world’s biggest producers not able to make it work.
National retail chain collapses
It has stores across Australia but customers are now left in limbo to see whether they will receive their goods.
What’s open today: King’s Birthday holiday
Many stores will either close or have different trading hours because of the King’s Birthday long weekend. Here’s what’s open, and when.
New Westfield stairs ‘going to be a disaster’
Shoppers have slammed the decision to construct temporary staircases at a busy Westfield shopping centre.
‘Gut punch’: Major retailer copies bestseller
The well-known Australian retailer has been accused of creating an item that is identical but selling it for almost $70 less.
Data reveals ‘urgent national issue’
New research has exposed the extent of sexual harassment in the retail industry, in what experts have called “an urgent national issue”.
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