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Target and Wesfarmers: The long goodbye
The discount chain has long been a problem for its parent company, but the path to divestment is not smooth.
What recovery looks like
While the coronavirus crisis is far from over, it will end – eventually. But what sort of economy, workforce and consumer base will we be left with?
The retail shakeout has only just begun
Why more major players will fall by the wayside as consumer confidence plummets.
Lew adds fuel to the fire
Retailers like Solomon Lew have said they won’t pay rent while stores are closed. Here’s what that means for landlords.
Let’s dial down the coronavirus scaremongering
First it was bushfires, then it was floods, and now it’s coronavirus. But is the outbreak worth all the panic and fear?
With governments getting tough, it’s high-time to fix payroll
Even the biggest retailers are putting their hands up.
The rise and rise of JB Hi-Fi
It isn’t luck that brough JB Hi-Fi success – it’s that the retailer made the right moves every step of the way.
There’s a long road ahead for struggling Metcash
Kaufland’s exit eliminates a potentially dangerous new competitor, but Metcash remains vulnerable.
How Moir hopes to recover some of David Jones’s lost glory
Why Woolworths Holdings is still holding out hope.
Chasing too much, too soon sank Kaufland
Why the German retailer was willing to cut its losses rather than press on.
Harris Scarfe sale raises questions about who knew what, when
Our contributor considers the possible paths that led to this surprising turn of events.
Chasing new customers can be counterproductive
Special introductory discounts can annoy your existing customer base.
A sugar hit that could do long-term damage
Retailers should steer clear of Black Friday, our contributor argues.
The revolving door of retail
From Dimmeys, to Best & Less, to EziBuy – change is afoot across the sector.
Satisfaction in the age of social media
Customers used to tell 20 people if they had a bad experience. Now they broadcast it to thousands.
Three times unlucky for non-compliant Woolworths
The retailer’s latest payment blunder isn’t its first.
Risk-taker Kogan.com faces down the doubters
The online retailer set the world on fire, but it’s facing new challenges.
Wesfarmers smart to offload Coles side businesses
The liquor, fuel and convenience arms have probably reached the upside potential of growth.
Rip Curl acquisition takes Kathmandu into summer
The outdoor retailer is set to become a major player in surfwear.