Decathlon fined $1.5 million for selling unsafe sporting goods
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon has been ordered to pay $1.5 million in penalties for selling basketball rings, backboards and portable swimming pools that did not comply with safety standards.
Online supermarket Geezy Go launches in Sydney, offering a 20-minute delivery service
New on-demand food and grocery service Geezy Go has launched a digital supermarket serving Sydney, aiming to compete with Woolworths and Coles.
ACT lockdown: Retailers left in the dark over what is ‘essential’
As the Australian Capital Territory enters lockdown following the spread of the Delta virus to the state, retailers are once again trying to understand if they are ‘essential’ or not.
The COVID boom: Are e-commerce stores playing the pandemic lottery?
"If you’re planning to dip your toe into the e-commerce sphere, or currently waiting for the next pandemic, here’s hoping you draw a winning ticket," writes Paul Waddy.
Is retail boring now? Here’s how stores have lost the balance of art and science
Retail was once known for being the perfect harmony between art and science. But has this harmony become imbalanced?
Aussie brand JAM The Label helps The Iconic bring inclusive clothing to the mainstream
Australian inclusive clothing brand JAM The Label has joined forces with The Iconic to help bring clothing for consumers with disabilities into the mainstream.
Perth startup Flash Market offers small retailers an edge online with one-hour delivery
Flash Market is a marketplace allowing consumers to browse what’s on offer from their local retailers and receive the goods within an hour.
Urging Queenslanders to avoid online shopping in lockdown is yet another blow to small businesses
E-commerce business owner Sally Branson Dalwood says for many SMEs in the current climate, the "new normal" is online shopping.
“Then COVID-19 hit”: Owners of swimwear brand Lilly and Lime seek buyer after a tough year in retail
The owners of Australian swimwear brand Lilly and Lime have decided to sell their business after COVID-19 travel restrictions caused sales to plunge.
Small businesses brace for ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, even after 70% vaccination threshold is met
Small businesses are preparing for ongoing coronavirus restrictions, after an updated vaccine plan released on Tuesday indicated some public health measures could remain in place from November.
A turning point: What does Afterpay’s $39 billion acquisition mean for the future of BNPL?
Square's acquisition of Afterpay for $39 billion could cement the reputation of Aussie tech. It could also mark a turning point in BNPL.
Amazon offers payments to staff to get the jab as Australia tackles its 70% vaccination target
As Australia gears up to chase a country-wide vaccination target of 70% of the population, business leaders around the country are finding ways to incentivise their workers to get onboard.