Built to last: Why the retail industry should set a course for 1970
The concept of ‘built to last’ is growing fast in the minds of millennials and older shoppers, tired of fast-paced changes and low-quality items.
Almost 500 jobs gone as Ed Harry becomes the second major menswear chain to shut down in recent months
Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.
Collapsed Napoleon Perdis to close 28 stores as administrators seek a buyer
Administrators for Napoleon Perdis have decided to close half of the chain's stores in a bid to make it more appealing to suitors.
National beauty retailer Napoleon Perdis has collapsed
Napoleon Perdis has become the latest national retailer to succumb to difficult market conditions, appointing administrators on Thursday.
Retail in 2019: “Tech savvy” SMEs punch above their weight, but Australia is still behind on delivery
After a tough Christmas 2019 is shaping up to be an important year for retailers across the country as major industry-wide changes continue to progress.
Coles will bring supermarket roast chickens to UberEats as competition heats up
Coles will become the first supermarket in Australia to sign up with UberEats in a move that will increase competition for local restaurants.
In-store sales are dropping, so what does the future of retail look like?
By 2025, as much as 35% of any category’s sales will be online and only 65% will still be via a physical retailer. So what does this mean for Australian retail?
Millenials baffled but boomers rejoice as the Pollywaffle makes a comeback
A chocolate bar famed among boomers is making a comeback, and the aspiring small business owner who made it happen is cashing in.
Afterpay, Zip trade barbs at Senate probe after being quizzed about their business models
Afterpay and Zip Co were critical of each other's business models yesterday amid basic questions from senators about their business models.
The hidden costs of online shopping: Why free returns aren’t really free
'Customer first' is the basis of all retailer strategies, with online sales systems designed to beat the competition. But what is the cost of this approach?
“Lousy deal”: Why Aussie-founded activewear brand SKINS filed for bankruptcy
After taking on unsustainable amounts of debt, the Australian chairman of SKINS has thrown in the towel after 17 years running the business.
Giant American retailer lands on Australian stores, but will shoppers embrace its sweet treats?
Cinnabon is coming to Australia, with plans for 50 stores over the next five years. But are Australians ready to embrace the American treat?