Beds and beyond: Cult linen brand Bed Threads to launch “tightly curated” furniture range
Members of the Bed Threads’ loyalty program, Dream Club, will get early access to the pieces ahead of the general release.
SA government funds trial facility for non-alcoholic wines
The University of Adelaide and the Australian Wine Research Institute officially launched the $1.98 million laboratory at the university’s Waite campus on Wednesday.
From Kmart to Myer: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked
The report said exploitation in the fashion industry is "woven deeply" into the system as workers face abuse, harassment, discrimination, unliveable wages, and polluted environments.
Australia’s Android payment race accelerates as Stripe launches tap-to-pay for businesses
American payments fintech Stripe has launched a new suite of products Australia, challenging incumbents like Square and Zeller by offering small businesses access to Tap to Pay on Android and its own Terminal POS system.
First Nations designers are at the forefront of The Iconic X FNFD Incubator Program
First Nations designers will have the opportunity to take part in an e-commerce shoot and will be invited to sell their collection on The Iconic in the future, at the conclusion of the Incubator Program.
Square’s payment acceptance comes to Android, promising merchants the ability to sell without extra hardware
Square now allows Australian merchants to accept payments on Android smartphones, extending the reach of the next-generation payments technology on home soil and the offerings of a company synonymous with physical card readers.
Afterpay tweaks late fee rules as Australian lawmakers weigh up BNPL regulation
Locally-born buy now, pay (BNPL) later giant Afterpay has tweaked its late fee structure for purchases under $40, as lawmakers consider exposing the company and its competitors to enhanced consumer protections under Australia's credit regulation.
Family-run Bevilles cashes out for $45 million as Michael Hill takes ownership of jewellery retailer
The Bevilles jewellery chain will fold into the Michael Hill retail group in a deal worth $45 million, the ASX-listed firm has announced, ending nearly 90 years and three generations of ownership by the Beville family.
Baresop set to expand with Go Vita partnership across 200 stores in Australia
The waterless personal care brand is aiming to make its products even more accessible to consumers seeking holistic health solutions that are better for their health and the planet.
Klarna drops half a million for startup’s groundbreaking tech to clean the air
Buy-now-pay-later disrupter Klarna has invested a mammoth $500,000 in a WA startup that is changing the game on removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Australia’s electric vehicle strategy is finally here. But is it enough?
Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy was released yesterday but does it live up to the expectations?
The global electrical vehicle revolution could help Australia resurrect its car industry
In Australia, reviving the car industry will take bold investments and risk-taking along with a “concerted, systematic industrial policy for EV manufacturing” to take advantage of the “enormous” and “exciting” opportunities.
