Middle class, in the lounge, with the dagger: Meet the real department-store killer
The rise of the department store symbolised the rise of the middle class. Its collapse mirrors the hollowing out of the same.
Mighty Good Undies in liquidation in wake of supplier dispute
Prominent brand Mighty Good Undies is in liquidation this morning after failing to find a buyer amid a worsening financial situation.
Kaufland one step closer to Aussie launch with new location
German hypermarket Kaufland has filed an application for a Queensland store amid news of yet another hiring spree down south.
Prospective Michel’s Patisserie class action ramps up as lawyers embark on Australia-wide roadshow
Michel's Patisserie franchisees are having their grievances formalised by lawyers this month ahead of a prospective class action claim.
“We were wrong half the time”: How The North Face rediscovered its brand purpose
US-based outdoor retailer The North Face has had the same tagline for the past 50 years. But does that motto still make sense for the brand in 2019?
Retail’s Jewel: What the mall of the future looks like
I walked, ate and experienced the new Jewel mall at Singapore’s Changi Airport last week. It was stunning, grand, busy and vibrant.
Is retail in recession, or are department stores dead?
The latest David Jones write-down begs some important questions for Australian retail, including whether department stores can survive.
Coles, Woolworths and crazed consumers: Industry lacks leadership on plastic crisis
While plastic collectibles continue, supermarket executives will be unable to say their companies value environmental sustainability in its own right.
“Discount theft”: Shoplifting spikes in Australia as Coles, Woolworths crack down on $3.37 billion problem
Shoplifting is on the rise in Australia, with self-service checkouts, cyber security demands and the cost of living cited as culprits.
All boats to rise as Alceon unveils plans for 20-plus standalone LEGO stores in Australia
Standalone LEGO stores are about to start popping up across the country, as Alceon Group looks to capitalise on a deal with the Danish toy manufacturer.
As buy-now-pay-later grows, will the likes of Afterpay, Zip and Humm displace credit cards?
Now out the other side of regulatory scrutiny, BNPL players such as Afterpay and Humm are looking to a future with broader demographics.
A Pressed Juices cleanse: Court appoints liquidators to troubled Aussie drinks chain
An investigation is underway this morning into the affairs of Pressed Juices after a court appointed liquidators to the holding company for the chain.
