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Matthew Elmas
Matthew Elmas is the news editor at SmartCompany, and a former journalist at Inside Retail.
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H&M worker ordered to take annual leave after JobKeeper dispute goes to Fair Work
H&M retail worker ordered to take annual leave after disputing whether the company was able to force workers to draw down on their entitlements while receiving JobKeeper payments.
Businesses exposed to billions in back-payment claims following ruling in casual worker case
The Federal Court’s landmark ruling on Wednesday has reignited fears around “double dipping”.
“Perfect storm” pushes Aussie Disposals into voluntary administration
Outdoor and work supplies retailer collapses after one-two punch of bushfires, coronavirus.
Hairdressers say coronavirus exemption puts them at risk
PM raised eyebrows by allowing beauty services to remain open amid calls for social distancing.
Booktopia raises $20 million in bid to become Australia’s biggest bookseller
Online bookstore reveals major investment one week after buying the Co-Op.
Controversial ‘no-surcharge’ rule missing as Afterpay, Zip commit to self-imposed consumer crackdown
Controversial ‘no-surcharge’ rules have missed a mention in a new suite of self-regulations published by the industry.
Product safety crackdown floated as ACCC reveals millions of recalled products are floating around
ACCC fears over 3 million unsafe products are still in Australian homes.
Ex-Huxtaburger chief Matt Fickling to lead Motto Motto expansion
Brisbane-based ramen bar is looking to shake up the QSR space.
FWO on underpayment: Self-disclosure no longer enough
Big businesses that underpay to face multi-year audits, training, public apologies.
Retail rescue?
Retailers have had to battle tough trading conditions for a long time – will things improve any time soon?
Bras N Things, Hanes eye expansion
Now under the ownership of an American clothing giant, the local lingerie chain is going global.
Emma & Roe to be wound up
Michael Hill signals strategic refocus that will see its test brand abandoned.
David Jones charts future with new flagship
Exclusive partnerships, better service and localisation to serve as bedrock for DJs turnaround.
Oliver Brown vote delayed amid mounting trademark concern
Fight to gain control of collapsed cafe chain intensifies as scrutiny over director builds.
Michael Hill changes retail leadership structure
Jeweller to intensify focus on its largest business segment.
Retail sales to pick up, but profit to be harder to come by
Retail relief on the way, economists say.
H&M to open in highly competitive centre
Swedish fast-fashion giant proves once again that its not scared of local retailers.
EXCLUSIVE: Oliver Brown faces possible franchisee revolt
50-store network franchisor faces serious questions about his business practices.