Subway franchisee fined $65,000 for paying worker $14 an hour
A former Subway franchisor has been fined $65,000 by the Federal Circuit Court for underpaying a worker by $16,000 over several years.
Target and Baby Bunting fined less than $70,000 for selling “unsafe” baby strollers for years
Target and Baby Bunting have been slapped on the wrist by the ACCC for selling unsafe baby products, just a day after Rod Sims said he wanted big penalties.
Amazon shells out for 500 full-time warehouse jobs amid labour hire criticism
Amazon Australia has decided to take responsibility for its local workers and will transition 500 roles into permanent full-time positions.
Hit them where it hurts: ACCC boss Rod Sims puts retail chains on notice
ACCC chair Rod Sims has warned retail chains about low-quality or faulty whitegoods and electronics in a speech about his priorities for 2019.
Kaufland tells small businesses to “raise the bar” as it spends millions on six new Australian stores
German discount-supermarket giant Kaufland has cracked open a multimillion-dollar piggy bank of funds, gearing up to open six new sites.
Afterpay, Zip escape buy-now-pay-later crackdown but stricter regulation is on the way
Afterpay, Zip and other buy-now-pay-later providers have escaped the clutches of consumer credit protections, but will be regulated by something else.
How this business owner created a grassroots sports retailer after being “ripped off” on 60% margins
After an eye-opening experience with Amart, Ahmad Elhawli launched Sportsfinda in an attempt to give small players a fighting chance in the market.
Retail Food Group breached consumer law in $400,000-plus franchise bungle, Court finds
RFG has lost a legal battle against two former franchisees, with the Court finding the franchisor breached Australian Consumer Law.
Toys ‘R’ Us sets sights on Australian relaunch after being resurrected from bankruptcy
Toys 'R' Us is preparing to make a comeback in Australia after its new owners flew Down Under for negotiations with potential partners.
“Hypocrisy”: Fashion retailer slammed after PETA pressure causes wool clothing backflip
Fashion retailer Boohoo.com has been criticised after backflipping on a move to stop using sheep's wool following pressure from PETA.
“Shunning the red rose”: Meet the florist shaking up Valentine’s Day
The red rose is a quintessential Valentine's Day gift, but this florist is going against the grain in a bid to get eco-conscious millennials on board.
Car wash franchise found to have acted ‘unconscionably’ towards franchisees, as ACCC cracks whip
The ACCC has warned franchisors not complying with the franchising code that it will pursue enforcement action amid a crackdown.
