Aldi celebrates convenience-driven Melbourne Corner Store opening with coffee for 37 cents
Aldi has brought its Corner Store concept to the Melbourne CBD, offering shoppers a cup of coffee for only 37 cents on opening day.
Retail sales growth up 5.5% this year, as inflation sets in
Australian retail sales are on the rise — but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more.
Can do attitude: Dan Murphy’s offers on-the-spot job interviews as it gears up for Christmas rush
Dan Murphy's on Monday announced it will provide on-the-spot job interviews across its retail empire, offering curious patrons and genuine jobseekers alike the opportunity to hop behind the counter.
My biggest mistake: Rob Hango-Zada, co-founder of Shippit
Through his time of leading Shippit, Rob Hango-Zada has learnt that sometimes letting go of the reins is just as important as taking hold of them.
After $10 million in sales, Liquor Loot is using crowdfunding to launch its international expansion
Liquor Loot founder Joel Hauer says crowdfunding is a way for fans of a brand to, quite literally, have a sense of brand ownership.
“We were wrong”: Kogan posts $35.5 million loss, flags headcount reduction as e-commerce cools
A major slowdown in Australian e-commerce spending has seen Kogan report its first loss since the company's 2016 ASX listing, forcing the retailer to reassess its product line and start reducing its employee headcount.
Youth unemployment hits 44-year-low, putting retailers on notice ahead of the busy Christmas rush
Australia's youth unemployment rate has fallen to just 7%, new data shows, suggesting businesses reliant on junior staff may find it difficult to build their headcount ahead of the looming Christmas rush.
How to find the balance between digital and in-store services to maximise sales
With shoppers increasingly mixing online and in-store shopping experiences, now is the time for merchants to step back and ensure services convert more sales by driving customer value.
Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers acquires Snuggle Hunny, takes on CEO role
After selling Flora & Fauna last year for nearly $28 million, Julie Mathers has now acquired babywear business Snuggle Hunny in partnership with Arcus Partners, and taken on the role of CEO.
HIVERY CEO warns of changing investor sentiment weeks after completing $30 million Series B raise
HIVERY co-founder Jason Hosking says the startup sector should prepare for conservative investment ahead, as "there's no doubt the landscape, retail tech or otherwise, has changed significantly in the last six months".
My biggest mistake: Pamela Jabbour, CEO of Total Image Group
In a recent interview with SmartCompany Plus, Jabbour explained how losing one client that generated 40% of her company's revenue turned out to be the best thing possible.
From Bondi Markets to retail juggernaut: How Bailey Nelson brought a human touch to the eyewear industry
What does it take to launch and grow a retail brand over the span of a decade like Bailey Nelson has? People.
