Posts tagged "retail"

Australian stationery business Kikki.K has fallen into voluntary administration, with co-founder Paul Lacy blaming a "perfect storm" of factors.

Small businesses wait on the government’s coronavirus stimulus, the US economy may already be in recession, and Kogan’s surprising top-selling toilet seat.

Australian ethical toilet paper brand Who Gives a Crap is seeing its sales take off in the UK, following a massive influx of demand in Australia.

Prominent department store chain Harris Scarfe looks set to emerge from receivership, with the Spotlight Group given exclusive rights to buy the collapsed business.

Australia should expect to see more retail brands collapse this year, according to high-profile retailer Gerry Harvey. 

The virus is definitely having an effect on business, but it's also something that can be conveniently pointed to in a press release.

A 40-year leasing veteran says he's scared to even sign a retail lease at the moment as uncertainty over coronavirus and weak retail conditions take a toll.

The economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak is spreading across Australia and business owners face unprecedented supply chain uncertainty.

"It’s no wonder so many hospitality businesses are going to the wall. There's just no money left over after everyone has been paid."

German hypermarket Kaufland is reportedly preparing to sell some of its prime retail locations across the country, after deciding to quit Australia.

The ACCC is concerned Bunnings’s proposed acquisition of Adelaide Tools could lead to a lack of competition in the hardware market.

Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has called for the BCA's supplier payment code to be scrapped, saying big firms are manipulating and shirking promises.