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Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.

Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.

Geo-blocking foreign retailers found to be defrauding the Commonwealth has been raised as a potential solution to unfair competition on local businesses.

Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.

Australia's big four banks are being criticised for being slow to introduce a lower-cost solution for processing tap-and-go payments.

Employers will have an avenue to offset claims for back pay from 'regular casuals', but the government has stopped short of trying to change the Fair Work Act to clarify the definition of casual work.

A Coalition-majority committee chaired by Barnaby Joyce has recommended changes to the Fair Work Act to protect workers from casual work pitfalls.

Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.

The Party People is preparing to open more bricks-and-mortar stores and is trialling scan-and-go technology to keep up in the retail game.

Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has intervened in a test-case over whether casual loadings can offset annual leave claims.

Saturday penalty rates for casual employees are increasing, raising concern that businesses will have to reassess their rosters in the lead up to Christmas.

Business owners have expressed mixed views about this year's Grand Final public holiday and the impact it will have on their businesses.