Naked Life raises $3 million in equity crowdfunding — the largest ever for a food and beverage venture
Naked Life set a new record for the largest food and beverage equity crowdfunding raise in Australia when it reached $3 million on equity crowdfunding platform Birchal.
Cult Melbourne cycling brand MAAP rides into Amsterdam with new flagship store
Australian cycling goods retailer MAAP is set to open a physical flagship ‘Lab’ concept store in Amsterdam, Netherlands late this year.
Recycling startup Upparel develops packaging material ‘UPtex’ to tackle textile waste
“The launch of UPtex represents a breakthrough in our vision for waste reimagined,” said Tina Elias, co-founder of Upparel.
Meet Ashay Bhave, the sustainable shoe pioneer who wants to turn Thaely sneakers into a household name
Priced at $209, each pair of Thaely sneakers uses material from 10 plastic bags and 15 plastic bottles
Grill’d opens first drive-thru restaurant in Brisbane
Burger brand Grill’d has opened its first drive-thru location in Brisbane’s Mt Ommaney area, marking the brand’s 165th local location.
Melbourne’s Design A Space to shut up shop after 17 years of offering retail space to small, independent labels
Melbourne retailer Design A Space will close its stores next month, calling time on a retail model which allowed rural and regional small businesses the chance to stock their products in the city centre.
Small businesses brace for Australia Post price hike on July 3, with some expecting to pay $5 more per parcel
Australia Post is raising its prices for packages and letters from July 3 and both small businesses and retail customers will be impacted.
Baresop secures $360,000 raise and strategic partnership with pharmacy distributor Alita Sales
Prisca Ongonga-Daehn launched the brand in 2018, creating plant-based hand and body wash powders that users can then mix with water in reusable bottles.
Online gin retailer Gintonica calls in the administrators weeks after proposed sale
Online craft gin hotspot Gintonica has fallen into administration, becoming the latest boutique retailer to falter in a difficult economic environment for consumer-facing startups.
Come on Barbie, let’s third-party: Six Aussie brands partnering with the Barbie Movie
Barbie movie fever is taking over and Aussie brands like Glasshouse, Mermade, Cotton On and Rollie are all releasing Barbie collaborations.
From wineries to babysitting vouchers: How local small businesses are preparing for Taylor Swift’s Australian tour
Small businesses across Australia are planning new products and events to coincide with Taylor Swift's 2024 stadium tour, as cities already graced with the superstar's presence report millions of dollars in economic benefits.
Outgoing The Iconic CEO Erica Berchtold will not join as Best & Less Group CEO
Outgoing CEO of The Iconic Erica Berchtold will no longer take over as chief executive of Best & Less Group in September.
