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Over the last few years, Kmart has completed one of the most successful turnarounds in Australian retail, lifting annual sales by nearly 40 per cent between 2014-2019 to dominate the discount department store ...
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David Jones’ sales pulled down 14.6 per cent by end of Victorian lockdown
Excluding Victoria, sales grew marginally during the period.

David Jones brings to life Megan Hess’ book Claris on storefront windows
David Jones marked the launch of its 182nd Christmas season nationwide with the unveiling of its annual animated Christm...

Bunnings, Officeworks start FY21 off with a bang for Wesfarmers
While Kmart Group limps into the new financial year.

Woolies’ holiday season starts strong with first-quarter sales up 12 per cent
Online sales were also up 86.7 per cent to $1.5 billion.

Garry Hounsell steps down from Myer board before AGM
Housnell took the action after it became clear Myer’s largest shareholders would not support his bid to return as chairm...

Woolworths Group appoints new MD at Big W
Pejman Okhovat has been appointed the new MD of Big W, replacing David Walker who Woolworths Group has made its new chie...

Why department stores can’t ignore the lure of grocery
A fresh grocery offer does present some risks for larger retailers, but could the pros outweigh the cons?

David Jones enters Elizabeth Street sale negotiations with Charter Hall
The property firm will have a period of exclusive negotiations to pick up the recently renovated flagship.

Scott Fyfe steps up as David Jones CEO
Country Road chief executive to lead department store chain.

Department stores: The dinosaurs of retail?
As losses mount at Myer and David Jones, merger talk has resumed, as well as more calls from stakeholders for drastic ac...

David Jones bets on blowdries and beauty
In this exclusive interview, the department store reveals its latest beauty services.

Myer trims board as shareholder pressure mounts
Second biggest shareholder Wilson Asset Management takes aim at Myer.

Harvey Norman profit up 185.8 per cent, excluding Melbourne
Comparable sales rose 30.3 per cent across Harvey Norman's global business.

David Jones shines spotlight on First Nations designers
The department store is the latest major retailer to throw its support behind the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...

David Jones slammed for slow transition, Food business to be reviewed
Woolworths Holdings wants to get DJs Food to break even by 2022.