“Race to the bottom”: Pain for appliance retailers as Radio Rentals shutters stores
SMEs in the appliance retail space are struggling, with news this week Radio Rentals is shuttering stores and 2nds World is in administration.
“Risky strategy”: Why burger chain Grill’d has ditched meat for one day only
Grill'd has gone meat-free for a day, encouraging its customers to consume less red meat by offering a plant-based alternative.
“Difficult news”: Oxfam Australia shutters stores as not-for-profits struggle with retail reckoning
After more than 50 years in the game, Oxfam Australia has announced it is moving out of retail, amid ongoing disruption in the sector.
Easter trading hours 2019: Everything businesses need to know
Information about Easter trading hours for retailers across the country in 2019, including Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.
Lush UK deletes all social media accounts: Will Australian retailers follow suit?
Lush UK has sparked a conversation about the value of social media for business this week after it announced a shut down of its channels.
Retailers named and shamed: Ethical fashion report commends Cotton On, but slaps down Showpo and P.E. Nation
Baptist World Aid's annual ethical fashion report has named and shamed the likes of Showpo and P.E. Nation, commending others including Cotton On.
Claws and effect: A nationwide pet-food shortage is helping businesses thrive
Empty shelves at Coles and Woolworths has been an opportunity for up-and-coming small businesses in the pet-food industry.
Napoleon Perdis to be restructured under $1.6 million deal
Napoleon Perdis has been saved and will test the waters internationally next year after a restructure in the coming months.
Afterpay, Zip to face stronger regulation as ASIC welcomes new intervention power
ASIC says new product intervention powers which cover Afterpay and Zip Co will allow it to ensure better outcomes for consumers.
“Ten times the traffic”: How this retailer grew sales 500% by using an overlooked social media network
There’s one social network Koogal values above all others which fuels a whopping 70% of the business’ revenue and 80% of its social media traffic.
Big W’s big woes: Don’t blame online retail for killing discount department stores
After weeks of speculation, Woolworths has confirmed it will close 30 of its Big W stores in Australia, as well as two distribution centres.
IKEA Australia rolls out first small-format store, but shoppers won’t be able to take their purchases home
Home-goods giant IKEA has taken the wraps off its first-ever small-format store, which it plans to launch in Warringah Westfield next month.