“An uncannily similar slope”: Will Myer meet the same fate as Toys ‘R’ Us?
Last week we learnt Myer’s overall sales revenue is heading to about 5% a quarter, which is eerily similar to that of the late Toys 'R' Us.
Unable to find a buyer, Roger David is shutting down for good
The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.
Should retailers be worried? Amazon’s new fashion store has local designers excited
Amazon has launched a local fashion offer and designers are singing its praises amid a broader shift in the local fashion market that should have legacy retailers worried.
Why Bunnings’ iconic snags will never be the same again
Bunnings is being mocked for requesting onions be placed underneath sausages, but OH&S liability is a very real risk for retail businesses.
Retailer slammed for selling smartphones for less than $2: The dangers of bait advertising
With Click Frenzy, Cyber Monday, Black Friday and Christmas coming up, a recent UK case study serves as a timely reminder for businesses about the dangers of bait advertising.
“We’ve been knocked around”: SMEs double down on community as local shopping suffers
As Aussies look beyond local shopping, independent retailers are navigating a new world of retail where major chains are expanding rapidly.
Alibaba’s Singles’ Day: The Aussie businesses doing it big in China
Australian businesses have once again managed to capture a decent chunk of China's e-commerce pie on the biggest retail day of the year, Singles' Day.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year
Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
Amazon doubles down on bricks-and-mortar tactics with catalogue ahead of Christmas
Amazon may have made its mark as an e-commerce business, but it clearly understands the value of ol' fashioned retail tactics.
The secret sauce behind 11 of Etsy’s top sellers
There are more than 1.5 million active Etsy sellers globally, but what does it take to be one of the online marketplace’s most successful sellers?
Five expert tips to ensure your Etsy page is successful
Are you thinking about setting up an Etsy page to sell your home-made goodies or vintage finds? Here are five expert tips to ensure your page is a hit.
Will Kaufland “destroy” small business? Retailers voice concern about “special treatment” in planning process
Concerned small businesses have criticised a state government decision to take planning approval over Kaufland sites out of the hands of local government.