Retail
Empty shops and ghost centres: How bad is business for retailers in Brisbane’s CBD?
Plans to revitalise the CBD’s retail reputation have been teased for years. Retail vacancy rates in the city are now are the second highest in the country.
- by Courtney Kruk and Marissa Calligeros
Latest
‘Loved and hated in equal measure’: The problem with Patagonia
The outdoor gear brand sits somewhere between an environmental activist group and a sportswear retailer – and commercial success is often not at the top of its priority list.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Fashion retail
The rich investors losing money on Katies, Noni B operator
Will the billionaires behind the Spotlight group be the White Knight that Mosaic Brands needs?
- by Anne Hyland
Developing story: Film photography back in the frame, blurry snaps and all
Once thought buried by digital cameras and mobile phones, film photography is enjoying a resurgence – driven by younger consumers.
- by Cara Waters
‘Self-checkouts in the change room’: how department stores track clothes
A makeover for the department store change room could help consumers request a different size or colour from their cubicle, and even buy or order clothing without asking for help.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
A tale of two high streets: Why an Armadale shop is thriving while another in Richmond is ‘just surviving’
Justin Kestelman’s homewares store is just three kilometres from Dagelbu Sherpa’s sushi shop – but their stories illustrate the cost-of-living crunch and differing fortunes of suburban shopping strips.
- by Simon Johanson
‘Not competing on price’: Under the cover of book chain Dymocks’ pivot to premium
The books may not be cheaper, but the 145-year-old retailer’s other offerings – better online and in-store service, a strong loyalty program – aim to hook shoppers in.
- by Jessica Yun
Mall giant keen to sell $1.57b Box Hill shopping centre development
Mall giant Vicinity has received an unsolicited approach from an interested buyer to take over the $1.57 billion development of Box Hill Central shopping centre.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Updated
Mosaic Brands
‘Very distressing’: Mosaic escalates dispute with supplier as staff, stores axed
Embattled budget retailer Mosaic Brands, which operates Katies and Noni B, announced it would be shutting down the Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W.Lane and BeMe brands.
- by Jessica Yun and Anne Hyland
Updated
Fashion retail
Can Nike do it? Shoe giant’s Australian profits dip as it fights to reclaim relevance
The global sneaker brand’s local sales fell in the 2024 financial year, with its headquarters recently installing a new CEO to reinvigorate the business.
- by Jessica Yun
Why a global cocoa crunch will sour chocolate for years to come
But spare a thought for the small family farms of West Africa, who aren’t getting their fair share of soaring commodity prices.
- by Mike Foley
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