“A really exciting step”: BWX acquires ethical online store Flora & Fauna for more than $27 million
Ethical online goods retailer Flora & Fauna has been acquired by BWX for more than $27 million, seven years after it was founded in Sydney.
Australian fashion industry receives $1 million budget boost to grow exports and create a new trademark
The federal government is investing $1 million in the Australian fashion industry in a bid to promote locally made products using a new trademark to overseas markets.
Extended trading hours: Referendum set to change the way SA retailers can trade
The reform package is set to be introduced by the state government this week, and will seek to give South Australians a say on whether large retailers can extend their trading hours.
Undercover boss: How to mystery shop your business to improve results
A clear methodology for capturing data, setting higher benchmarks, and motivating staff to constantly improve.
“It’s devastating”: Aussie fashion and homewares brands with suppliers in India show their support
Aussie fashion brands with suppliers in India are showing their support by raising money to help fight the surge in coronavirus cases.
Next-gen e-commerce startup Carted bags $13 million in seed funding, as co-founder Holly Cardew predicts the future of retail
Aussie startup Carted has secured a massive $13 million in seed funding, to build out its next-generation universal e-commerce API.
Data is no longer a differentiator for retail giants. Here’s why
Positive growth valuations are occurring as companies recognise the power of data in every single aspect of their business models.
Caravan manufacturer Jayco fined $75,000 for failing to offer refund on faulty product
A court has fined caravan manufacturer Jayco $75,000 for breaching consumer law, after it failed to refund a customer for a faulty product.
Zeller launches small business banking solution, after 12 months of building during a global pandemic
Aussie fintech Zeller has launched its solution offering a suite of financial services products designed to cater to small businesses.
Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments pays back $15.6 million in JobKeeper payments, out of its total $68.7 million
Premier Investments has bowed to public pressure and promised to pay back $15.6 million worth of JobKeeper payments it received during the pandemic last year.
Adore Beauty and Bunnings win big as Australia’s top online retailers are revealed
Beauty retailer Adore Beauty has taken out three categories in Power Retail’s annual online retail awards, which also saw Bunnings named the country’s top online retailer.
“It’s been a tough decision”: Family-run Beaumont Tiles franchise acquired by Bunnings
Hardware giant Bunnings has acquired the 61-year-old family-run tile and bathroomware business Beaumont Tiles.