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Nearly 1500 retail businesses ‘at risk’ of imminent collapse
'Another difficult year for the retail sector,' according to latest report.

Rescued retailers’ employees paid out
Administrators move to finalise sale and restructure of fashion duo.

A year in review: the major stories of 2017
Here’s a recap of what grabbed headlines this year.

Short-term pain, long-term gain in Sydney’s CBD
Raft of redevelopments entices high profile retailers.

How shopping centres are changing to fight online shopping
Retailers, shopping centre operators have to work together to create compelling reasons for customers to go shopping in ...

Half-year madness: retailers scramble to grab second quarter boost
As data foreshadows a tough winter, retailers are discounting heavily to get on the front foot.

The trifecta causing many prominent retail brands to fold
Major names included in the ever-growing list of casualties from the past year alone.

Marcs, David Lawrence to close NZ stores
Fashion duo's administrators take decision while looking to still save Aussie arm.

A sad farewell
As apparel retailers struggle across the world, how does the increase in closures impact the property landscape?

Fashion failures or rough market?
Poll: Does the recent spate of retailers entering administration indicate businesses shortcomings?

Marcs and David Lawrence begin shutting up shops
Store closures begin as buyer hunt continues for duo.

More Aussie retailers bite the dust
Falling sales and margins signal the failure of December and post-Christmas trade.

The next step for Australian apparel
Competitive conditions and a tough December have spelled trouble for retailers, who now look to change their fortunes.

FWC’s slow review process drags on
The Fair Work Commission’s review of the 2010 retail award is now bordering on farcical.

January sales: a perfect storm of local and international pressures
Several factors have combined to result in a perfect storm of bad retail trading conditions.

Two more Aussie icons enter admin
Poor cash flow and market conditions hurts well known fashion brands.

Melbourne DFO launches redeveloped precinct
Redeveloped precinct opens as centre welcomes more local and international retailers.