90 jobs lost as bakery empire collapses
A hospitality group has collapsed into liquidation, with all seven of its business ceasing to trade immediately while 90 staff have been affected.
Retail
Supermarket reveals giant winter price cut
A supermarket giant has just announced a massive price cut on 200 products in a winter price drop designed to help Aussies keep warm in a cost-of-living crisis.
Country Road probes alleged harassment
Country Road Group has launched an internal investigation into alleged mishandling of staff complaints about sexual harassment, racism and bullying.
‘Toxic’: Damning find exposes retail giant
Products sold by a wildly popular Chinese-founded shopping giant have toxic substances “hundreds of times above acceptable levels”.
ASX drifts lower in ‘directionless’ trading
The Australian sharemarket fell lower on Tuesday after weak retail sales data hit discretionary stocks.
Entire industry crumbling into ruin
An industry insider is sounding the alarm as mass casualties hit one Aussie sector that used to be thriving, but no longer.
Aussies’ retail spending ‘grinds to a halt’
The latest retail trade figures have revealed that many Australians are keeping a close eye on their spending in the retail sector.
Concerning find at fish and chips shops
New research shows the ubiquitous ‘flake’, which is often used at fish and chip shops, might not be the fish it should be.
Grocery giant delivers epic winter price drop
The country’s biggest retailer has slashed the price on more than 450 products, to help get Aussie families through the winter. Here’s how you can save.
Popular mini golf venue closes its doors
A popular mini golf course in Sydney’s inner west has closed its doors for the last time.
Beloved butcher given the chop by Westfield
A popular butcher given the chop by Westfield for “no reason” says the shock decision will cost him up to $4 million.
High-profile Aussie fashion label goes bust
A high-profile Australian fashion label that dressed the likes of Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa has gone into administration.
‘Nightmare’: Trendy shop detail sparks fury
An unusual row has erupted between two trendy gift stores, and the pictures certainly paint quite the story.
Proof Temu has officially taken over
Consumers are well and truly hooked on Chinese e-commerce giant Temu, with the company posting its latest insane profits on Wednesday.
Woolies boss’ big call on monster profits
The man leading Australia’s largest supermarket has defended his company’s profits, but also made a big call on helping struggling Aussies.
Huge safety hazard found in kids toys
A line of popular baby toys and accessories sold across multiple Australian stores and online have been recalled after major safety hazards were found in the products.
4WD businesses admit to price fixing
Two manufacturers of four-wheel drive accessories have admitted to engaging in illegal conduct over the prices of their products.
Tool sold at Bunnings pulled from shelves
A multipurpose tool that staples and nails has been recalled from stores across the country after it was revealed it can discharge unintentionally.
200 sacked as restaurant chain collapses
A fine dining restaurant chain which owes $23 million to creditors has ceased trading while all 200 staff have been terminated.
Dangerous Temu warning issued to Aussies
Australian people have developed a new, $1.4b addiction to Temu, which seems harmless, but an Australian business expert warns about its potential risks.
Small grocers ‘crucified’ by Woolies, Coles
Independent supermarkets are being forced out of the market when Woolies and Coles moves to town, an inquiry has been told.
Woolies declines apology over price surges
A Woolworths executive has said while the company empathises with those hit by the cost of living crisis, the supermarket hasn’t “done anything wrong”.
Urgent recall of Coles, Woolies product
A popular soft drink product has been recalled from Coles, Woolies and Dan Murphy’s.
‘Rattled’: Shop lock down after knife fight
Shoppers have described being locked down in Perth’s biggest shopping centre after a terrifying knife incident that left one man with a slash to the face, with two people on the run.
Brazen tradie’s $12k meat theft spree
A tradie has been caught pinching thousands of dollars’ worth of meat from a supermarket chain – as the company reveals its huge response.
Coles’ big change in fruit and veg aisle
A major Aussie retailer has made a green-thumbed move, with an orange twist, that most shoppers are likely to approve of.
Caravan builder collapses owing $1.1m
The designing and manufacturing business abruptly went bust, leaving creditors out of pocket.
Urgent recall on luxury car range
The luxury car models are at risk of overheating and setting alight, the recall notice claims.
Brewery collapses, doors close forever
A popular brewery is going into liquidation and shutting down forever after it couldn’t scrape its way out of a financial black hole.
Woolies workers to score 4-day week
Thousands of retail workers can look forward to more work-life balance after union talks close in on an agreement.
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