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JB Hi-Fi delivers 86.2 per cent profit growth during holiday half
Nesting customers continued to shop for electronics and appliances during the half, the business said.
Silly Solly’s launching in NSW and Victoria in March
The discount chain is going south of the (Queensland) border for the first time.
“Devastating blow”: Victoria returns to lockdown
“Unfortunately, some of the horrors of 2020 continue,” ARA boss Paul Zahra said.
Packaging firm Pact makes NZ acquisition to further circular efforts
The business’ goal is to reach the capacity to recycle more than 60,000 tonnes by 2025.
Gucci launches Brisbane flagship in QueensPlaza
The opening marks the 49th luxury brand across Vicinity Centre’s national portfolio.
NRA under fire after grant approval process scrutinised
The grant funded a program to train up retail workers in what to do in the event of a terror attack.
Rip Curl buoys Kathmandu through first half
Earnings for the half are expected to hit between $47 million and $49 million.
Telstra aims to take back full ownership of its branded stores
The telco owns and operates 67 stores, with another 166 stores owned and operated by licensees and 104 stores by Viva Gr...
Lendlease Group CEO to retire at the end of May
His successor has already been named as Tony Lombardo, who currently operates as the chief executive officer of Lendleas...
DFS launching T Galleria Brisbane in 2022
The location will be DFS’ largest in Oceania, and further grows the number of new store launches for the brand.
Australian Government announces roundtable to tackle textile waste
Kmart was the first retailer to put its hand up in support of the roundtable, alongside the Australian Fashion Council.
H&M to downsize Australian operations in March
According to the business, it plans to offset the closures with 100 new stores opening this year in developing markets.
Nick Scali to repay $3.6 million in JobKeeper subsidies
The announcement followed a week of scrutiny, after the business announced a 99.5 per cent increase in profit during the...
The Iconic launches shoppable ads on YouTube
The campaign takes advantage of a new Google extension.
Supermarkets are now the most trusted brands in Australia
Covid-19 era ushers in new attitudes towards the nation’s grocery chains.
Woolworths investing $50 million into upskilling workforce
The ‘Future of Work Fund’ will help around 60,000 of Woolies’ employees to skill up in digital, data analytics, machine ...
December sales up 9.6 per cent on last year, but fall on November
Turnover broke $30 billion, according to the ARA.
Online retail slows in December after blockbuster November
When compared to the year prior, however, online sales are still 33.8 per cent ahead according to NAB.
David Jones to close Wellington store, launch online in New Zealand in 2022
David Jones' Australasian operations are undergoing a review by parent company Woolworths Holdings.
Amazon launches open source program to help workers social distance
The program is being used in its local fulfilment centres and delivery stations.
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