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.
Retail
‘I prefer cash’: Real reason your takeaway coffee costs more
Small businesses are desperate to change laws to give them a “fair go” as they are being crippled by fees, which have forced some to pass them on to customers, while others don’t have a choice.
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.
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Tough penalties to protect retail staff
Almost nine in 10 retail workers have been abused or assaulted, with tough new laws introduced to curb attacks.
‘Upset’: Major problem exposed in photo
Dozens of couples in Melbourne and Sydney have been blindsided after a company collapsed suddenly earlier this week.
‘Alive’: Chinese billionaire abruptly emerges
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is “alive” and “happy”, according to a top executive, speaking more than two years after the tech founder mysteriously vanished.
Major store’s sales collapse
One major Australian retailer has become the latest to report a huge slump in sales that could see profits collapse.
Hippie gemstone pulled over asbestos fears
A popular item sold in new-age stores across Australia’s southeast that proponents claim can help “detoxify” the body has been urgently recalled.
Aussie pie CEOs rage over huge claim
The CEO of Australia’s premier pie company has hit back at suggestions the meat pie – an Aussie icon – is in severe decline.
Brides, staff ‘broken’ as company collapses
As many as “hundreds” of weddings have been plunged into disarray and staff are devastated after a bridal shop collapsed.
Surprising city with most Woolies shoplifting
Residents in this city have been revealed as the worst Woolworths shoplifters — and it’s one particular product they’re after.
Popular shoe brand collapses, CEO resigns
The brand best known for its lightweight casual and dress shoes will undergo voluntary restructuring as it battles to stay afloat.
Twist as Aussie music icon closes all stores
Iconic Aussie music retailer Sanity has made an unexpected comeback despite shutting down all 50 of its stores.
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