The ‘coriander’ problem: Social enterprise Thankyou reworks cleaner after odour complaints
Australian cleaning product and handwash company Thankyou has replaced its new hospital-grade disinfectant range after customers complained the product smelled of a foul odour similar to "cat wee" and "vomit".
Tens of thousands of Stanley Quencher mugs sold in Australia after social media frenzy
Thirsty Australians have purchased tens of thousands of Stanley Quencher mugs since their domestic launch in the back half of 2023, showcasing the power of social media hype -- and the importance of a savvy merchandising strategy.
Zoë Foster Blake’s $21.8 million Go-To deal is the latest BWX skincare buy-back
Go-To Skincare co-founder Zoë Foster Blake, who sold a majority stake in the cult-favourite brand for $89 million just two years ago, has reclaimed ownership in a deal worth $21.8 million.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Eloise Keating recommends The Little Potion Co
Victoria-based The Little Potion Co creates beautiful, and magical, potion kits for youngsters.
Seafood prices won’t rise these holidays, but 2024 promises a different kettle of fish
Australians can expect competitive seafood prices this festive season, but regulatory changes and a shifting export market might stir the waters in 2024.
Nailed it: DIPD helps customers do salon-like manicures at home — and it’s making millions
Melbourne entrepreneur Nadia Stamp has created an at-home nail dipping system that has earned $3 million in just three years.
“Shop second, first”: Circonomy launches Melbourne retail store ahead of holiday rush
Retail revivalist Circonomy has opened its first dedicated store in Melbourne, expanding the footprint of a business aiming to reshape Australia's relationship with 'unwanted' goods.
Sock it to them: Smart50 finalist Paire targets new customers with Melbourne pop-up
Smart50 finalist Paire seems to have found a perfect fit for itself: a new pop-up store in one of the city's busiest shopping districts, giving the e-commerce brand a practical bricks-and-mortar presence.
“Just the beginning”: The Kimchi Company eyes global expansion after Coles, Woolies rollout
The Kimchi Company was founded in 2019 by Australian-Korean couple, Edward Um and Sooji Lim, who started the business with a clear problem to solve: where do you buy kimchi and which one do you recommend?
Why you’ll never see Merry People and Twoobs on sale
Two Australian footwear brands are among those opting not to go on sale this Black Friday weekend — or ever, for that matter.
From a family side-hustle to a $30 million business: Nutra Organics was selling wellness products “before it was cool”
Nutra Organics has become a household name in the wellness space, thanks to its ever-growing range of family friendly, locally made supplements and powders.
MoveActive: How fewer e-commerce sales helped this Smart50 Award winner
One secret to building Smart50 Retail award winner MoveActive's direct-to-consumer success: running fewer sales, and working to make the big ones count.
