Retail
‘Consumers are still hurting’: Myer shares tumble as sales shrink
The department store says cautious shoppers are looking for savings as they battle cost-of-living pressures.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo
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Opinion
Opinion
Why Myer and Premier’s sluggish sales are a sign of pain to come
If you think about the two groups as the canaries in the coal mine of Australian retail, those two birds appear to be struggling to chirp.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Literature
What we read in 2024: The year’s highest-selling books
Australian authors took out the top three spots, as our appetite for cookbooks and genre fiction remained insatiable.
- by Melanie Kembrey
High life: Where are Perth’s best high streets, and why do we still love them?
Perth’s high streets are constantly under threat from mega-malls. But we cling to these urban oases because of their convenience, their charm, their connection to community.
- by Mark Naglazas
After 50 years, is this the end for barcodes?
The barcode is set to be phased out and replaced with a next-generation upgrade with significant improvements for both consumers and retailers.
- by David Swan
Liquor industry faces hangover as young toast new year alcohol-free
The Australian liquor industry, which has weathered a tough 2024, faces a future where the young increasingly abstain.
- by Hannah Kennelly
Bargain-hungry shoppers spur billion-dollar Boxing Day blitz
Australians have kicked off a post-Christmas boom for retailers expected to surpass the amount spent last year.
- by Daniel Lo Surdo and Hannah Kennelly
Beauty tools, fashion, flights and luggage: The best Boxing Day deals
We have scouted the best deals for discounts on sheets, a hairdryer, or something for your pet – and many are already on sale.
- by Kayla Olaya
Perspective
Perspective
The best thing about Christmas is being able to shop at midnight
Extended trading hours aren’t just convenient, they provide a taste of what Brisbane could be with a more diverse nighttime economy.
- by Courtney Kruk
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