Metcash has surprised the market with an early announcement of a management restructure, resulting in a split of its food and grocery businesses and the departure of key figure. Jared Dickson has the low-down.

Jack Cowin has finally fallen on his sword, selling off his KFC restaurants, and in other food business news, a diet-based cafe concept is hoping to become more than just a passing fad with the rollout of a store network based on healthy eating.

Which city’s CBD retail is taking on a new strategy for the future?

For something a little festive, we take you through the Christmas windows of both David Jones and Myer, while a Western Australian chain has downsized to foster growth in the tough fashion market.

In international news, a new Apple innovation could change the face of shopping, and can London’s struggling retail community breathe a sign of relief?

In his final column for 2013, Jon Bird takes a guess at the future of retail in five year’s time.

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