Warnings of more retail death as menswear retailer Ed Harry collapses, putting 498 jobs at risk
Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.
Geo-blocking foreign websites considered as government crackdown on dodgy retailers looms
Geo-blocking foreign retailers found to be defrauding the Commonwealth has been raised as a potential solution to unfair competition on local businesses.
Retailers weigh in on “very tough” Christmas, but remain optimistic about 2019
Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.
With shoppers wanting more choice than ever, is own-brand retailing gone for good?
As shoppers increasingly value breadth in store, many brands are opting to sell their wares alongside their competition.
Big W customer data leaked due to printer repair mishap
A Big W customer was provided with a confidential document accidentally when they were trying to get their printer repaired.
Organic supermarket About Life collapses after numerous legal disputes
Organic grocer About Life has appointed administrators after a string of legal disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Amazon’s latest cashier-less supermarket is basically a giant vending machine
Amazon has opened a tiny cashier-less supermarket that looks more vending machine than grocery store in the United States.
Big banks “dragging their heels” on reducing tap-and-go costs for businesses
Australia's big four banks are being criticised for being slow to introduce a lower-cost solution for processing tap-and-go payments.
The customer isn’t always right: What employers can do to stop worker abuse
The vast majority (87%) of fast-food workers have experienced customer abuse, and the problem doesn't seem to be getting much better.
‘If I don’t, someone else will’: Discounting dilemma for SMEs as Christmas closes in
Discounting raises some important and dangerous questions for small business retailers, particularly heading into the busy Christmas trading period.
Avoiding the price trap: How to keep discounting to a minimum
Being caught in the price trap is a tricky, unforgiving and lethal. So here is how to recognise if you're stuck, and then break free.
Laura Ashley falls into administration, again, putting 100 jobs at risk
Retailer Laura Ashley has fallen into administration for the second time in as many years, putting the jobs of 100 workers across 18 stores at risk.
