Underpayment ‘flexibility’ for struggling SMEs as Fair Work targets corporate non compliance
Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can expect a proportionate and flexible approach from the wage theft watchdog.
Sweet success: A Melbourne bakery aims to fill a hole in home deliveries with Donut Dash virtual store
Donut Dash has been launched to make the most of an expected bump in demand for home-delivered goods amid Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown.
“Don’t add to the problem”: Why there’s no need for panic buying during Melbourne’s latest COVID-19 lockdown
The frenzied COVID-induced panic buying in March and April left supermarket shelves bare. But as Melbourne enters a new lockdown, there's no need to hoard.
Rent relief: Morrison considers extra support for retail tenants as September cliff-edge looms
Rent relief measures will expire in September, but the Morrison government is considering whether to expand the code, amid pressure from retailers.
Collapsed Seafolly to close 15 Sunburn stores, as 50 potential buyers express interest
Seafolly Group will close 15 of its Sunburn branded stores as administrators for the collapsed swimwear retailer seek to slim down the business for sale.
T.M. Lewin Australia collapses into administration, as UK-based parent restructures
T.M. Lewin Australia has collapsed into voluntary administration following a decision by its UK parent company to close all its stores in an emergency restructure deal.
Crumpler to share office space with Tigerlily in coronavirus-inspired sharing deal
Crumpler has inked a deal with Tigerlily that will see both retailers share IT, warehouse and office resources to save costs in the wake of COVID-19.
US stationery business buys up Kikki.K, saving hundreds of jobs
Shareholders have voted to sell Australian stationery brand Kikki.K to US-based Erin Condren Designs, in a deal that will see the majority of employees keep their jobs.
Amazon Australia’s new robotic warehouse will stock 11 million items
Amazon will open a 200,000 square metre robotic fulfilment centre in western Sydney, in its latest bid to improve delivery times across Australia.
Seafolly has collapsed into voluntary administration: 44 stores, 120 jobs at risk
Seafolly has become the latest retail business to fall on tough times in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and will now go through a sale attempt.
Retail roulette: COVID-19 has changed the way we shop, and the future will be a mixed bag of fortunes for businesses
As big retailers sack staff and embrace automation, new opportunities could be created for smaller, local traders. Here's what you need to know.
Retail in need of therapy: Why shopping centres might never recover from the COVID-driven fever of online purchasing
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on consumers will affect the Australian retail industry for years. Here are three reasons why.