ACCC issues first Australian button battery fines to Dusk and The Reject Shop
Dusk and The Reject shop have been fined for selling products that didn't comply with Australia's strict button battery standards.
Dark horse win for Aussie fashion label Katie Perry against Katy Perry
Sydney fashion label Katie Perry has prevailed in Federal Court against popstar Katy Perry over a trademark infringement from 2014.
AFL legend Barry Hall co-founds Nectar to reinvent the vodka game in Australia
AFL legend Barry Hall and his media personality wife Lauren Brant Hall have unveiled plans to bring their premium vodka drinks to a national audience.
The gig economy has entered the traditional workplace with Coles’ Uber Eats deal
The Coles partnership is a significant development that will see Uber Eats drivers working inside the supermarket alongside traditional employees and customers.
IPM is disrupting organic food in Australia, and it’s up to 30% cheaper
Integrated pest management produce is up to 30% cheaper and CERES owner Chris Ennis says it's outselling organic food among his green customer base by 150%.
A passion for surfing and leftover astroturf: The story of Muk Mat founder Suzanne Horton
They say cleanliness is next to godliness, but for Muk Mat founder Suzanne Horton, a quest for cleanliness turned out to be a multi-million dollar venture.
BWX was a beauty empire built on acquisitions — and that’s exactly why it collapsed
While softening demand, excess inventory and an over-leveraged balance sheet were contributing factors, it was the hangover of its toppy acquisitions that put the final nail in BWX's coffin.
TikTok drama between Hero Packaging, Aus Post unearths deeper problem with compostable packaging
A TikTok video from Hero Packaging has highlighted just how much of an uphill battle compostable packaging is fighting right now.
Reminder: There are regulations around what you can call Anzac biscuits
A reminder for anyone selling Anzac biscuits: there are official government regulations around the name and what those products can be.
$5 million Series B sees Boost Lab and tbh Skincare merge to become York Street Brands
tbh Skincare and Boost Labs are merging to become a new skincare powerhouse, York Street Brands. This comes off the back of a $5 million Series B round led by Alium Capital.
Beds and beyond: Cult linen brand Bed Threads to launch “tightly curated” furniture range
Members of the Bed Threads’ loyalty program, Dream Club, will get early access to the pieces ahead of the general release.
From Kmart to Myer: Australia’s most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked
The report said exploitation in the fashion industry is "woven deeply" into the system as workers face abuse, harassment, discrimination, unliveable wages, and polluted environments.
