Kikki.K stores closed and 440 employees stood down, as search for new owner continues
Stationery brand Kikki.K has become the latest prominent Australian retailer to temporarily close its bricks-and-mortar stores in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Businesses to “hibernate” through coronavirus crisis, Scott Morrison says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to put small businesses into "hibernation" to allow them to ride out the coronavirus pandemic... but provides no details.
Food supply in the COVID-19 crisis: Why we need to ensure small retailers stay open
In a time when social isolating is critical, small retailers closing will mean people have fewer shopping options, which is incredibly dangerous.
Smiggle, Athlete’s Foot, Peter Alexander and more tap out, as retailers shut down in the face of coronavirus
National retail chains like Smiggle have advised they will shutter stores amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses.
Hairdressers furious as Morrison balks at shutdown demands and lifts coronavirus restrictions
Hairdressers are furious with the Morrison government after it balked at demands for a forced shutdown of the industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.
These Aussie gin distilleries are producing hand sanitiser to help meet national demand, and keep their staff in work
Gin distilleries Four Pillars and Archie Rose are developing hand sanitiser products to meet national demand, and in turn, keeping their workers employed.
“It will be bloody death”: Hairdressers slam Morrison over coronavirus exemption, 30-minute cuts
Hairdressers have taken aim at the Morrison government, claiming the government is killing businesses by refusing to order them to shut during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus shutdowns: Retail remains open, beauty salons close, and Aussies urged to avoid “non essential” shopping
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new tranche of business closures, keeping shopping centres open but urging Australians to stay home.
Panic buying drives supermarket sales up 40% — but retail outlook remains grim
New sales figures reveal grocery hoarding could tip the retail sector into positive growth in March, but the outlook beyond that remains bleak.
Shop still open? What you can, can’t and shouldn’t do when trading through coronavirus
Retailers trading through the coronavirus need to make big changes to their operations. Here's some handy advice for those deciding what to do.
Jewellery chain Michael Hill shuts 304 stores, stands down 1,600 Aussie workers in response to coronavirus
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill has closed its 304 stores indefinitely and stood down 1,600 workers, blaming new social distancing measures in Australia and shutdowns in NZ.
Jobs at risk as Tigerlily collapses into administration
Swimwear retailer Tigerlily has collapsed as woes for Australia's retail sector continue, compounded by fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
