Industries

Small businesses that make gifts and homewares have been thrown yet another curveball, with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney prompting the organisers of the popular AGHA Gift Fairs to cancel next month’s event in Sydney. 

Adelaide-based fashion retailer Australian Fashion Labels has collapsed into voluntary administration, putting 57 jobs at risk.

Australian jewellery chain Lovisa has temporarily closed its 42 stores in the UK this week, as the UK enters a new COVID-19 lockdown.

COSBOA has named owner of Jack & Co Food Stores owner Wade Death small business champion of the year for his efforts during the bushfires and pandemic.

While it’s probably not wise to put money into betting markets just yet, we can make a few predictions based on a year’s worth of eBay data.

Luxury leather goods retailer Mon Purse has entered liquidation and ceased trading, amid reports of supply issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Research into the mental health of workers reveals over 66% of employees in the retail and hospitality industry have experienced a mental health condition this year.

Elk has released its second transparency report, and Marnie Goding says it's only the beginning of the company's sustainability journey.

This year has forced businesses and consumers online, paving the way for small retailers to take a larger slice of the pie.

Topshop was once a stalwart of teen and 20-something fashion, and the jewel in the Arcadia crown. So what went wrong?

Without an extension to COVID-19 rent relief measures, we will see failures at the final hurdle, say these Melbourne CBD business owners.

Given these flaws, there will no doubt be resistance from employee groups and unions to this proposed definition of "casual employee".