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Lorna Jane fined $5 million for “predatory” anti-virus activewear marketing
The judge called Lorna Jane's actions “exploitative, predatory and potentially dangerous”.
NSW declares emergency, recommends supermarket workers get vaccine priority
“There is no doubt that the numbers are not going in the direction we were hoping they would at this stage,” said state ...
Myer picks up new national distribution centre in online, efficiency push
“[This centre] will deliver an enhanced experience in store and online for our customers, but also significant efficienc...
Retail spending in June expected to fall: ABS
In total, the ABS estimates Australian retail consumers spent $30.5 billion in June – less than May, but 2.9 per cent mo...
Kogan’s inventory bloat impacted second half, full-year to deliver growth
Gross sales and earnings grew despite an unforeseen decrease in expected demand.
David Jones’ strong second half buoys difficult year
Sales in department store David Jones jumped during the last year despite the continuation of the Covid-19 crisis and in...
Snap bets on AR shopping in latest acquisition
AR has been gaining an increased importance in retail – with a compound annual growth rate expected to land around 135 p...
JB Hi-Fi predicts record year, though lockdown hurts fourth quarter
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi will deliver record sales and earnings growth for FY21, according to preliminary results r...
SA trading restrictions prompt calls for “national consistency”
Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra said the sudden closure of non-essential retail will be deva...
Nick Scali confirms it’s looking to buy Plush Sofas
According to reports, the buy-up could be part of a larger divestment by Greenlit which is reportedly also looking to se...
Retail groups call on customers to follow health orders, curb abuse
“We ask Australians to recognise and support the important work of these teams in keeping customers Covid-safe,” said AR...
Michael Hill trades up in FY21 despite 10,000 lost trading days
Digital sales grew 1.1 per cent and broke $30 million for the first time for the group, hitting 6.2 per cent of full yea...
Victoria enters five-day lockdown starting today
As of Friday, retailers not deemed essential will be unable to open their doors and can only operate via click and colle...
Naked Wines revenue grows 42 per cent as online booms
Alicia Kennedy, managing director of Naked Wines Australia, said the results grew on an already landmark result the year...
RangeMe opens 200,000 suppliers to Australasian retailers
RangeMe allows businesses to search and filter for products they want to sell, creating a more specific and intentional ...
Lockdown likely to hurt retailers, as customer confidence fluctuates
“While the Australian economy continues to perform well, consumer spending is increasingly taking a back seat as a drive...
Woolies launching dedicated online fulfilment centre in Sutherland Shire
The 7,200sqm warehouse will be based in Caringbah and will support up to 400 full-time equivalent roles.
Business support payments to start next week as lockdown extended
Businesses that have seen at least a thirty per cent decline in turnover due to the Sydney lockdown are eligible for pay...
SmileDirectClub misled customers on insurance claims, alleges ACCC
The business told customers they could be reimbursed for treatment, when most health funds wouldn't cover them.
HelloFresh to pick up beleaguered Youfoodz
The bid values YouFoodz at approximately $125.3 million and will push HelloFresh into the pre-made meals market.