A shocker Christmas: Retail slides 0.5% in December as traders brace for a rough 2020
Dashing hopes that Aussie shops may have eked something to write home about last December, ABS figures reveal total turnover fell 0.5% month-on-month.
National accessory chain Colette by Colette Hayman collapses
Colette by Colette Hayman has fallen into voluntary administration, putting the employment futures of 300 workers in jeopardy.
Booktopia buys collapsed Co-Op bookshop from administration
Booktopia has saved collapsed bookshop Co-op from administration, purchasing the business for an undisclosed sum on Friday.
Carnell slams supply chain finance schemes as exposé reveals Rio Tinto, Telstra pushed “dynamic discounting” on SMEs
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has issued a warning to big businesses squeezing SME margins by pushing supply chain financing arrangements onto them.
‘Cartel concerns’: ACCC to investigate Kaufland’s shock exit from Australia
The ACCC is investigating whether fresh food suppliers have been involved in “cartel” behaviour, following Kaufland’s sudden exit from Australia.
Amazon launches Uber-esque delivery service in Australia, amid safety and pay criticism in the US
Amazon Australia has launched its delivery service Amazon Flex, amid criticism about the service in the United States and elsewhere.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
Bose to shut down its 19 Australian stores
Bose will shut down its 19 Australian retail stores over the next few months, with the intent to focus on its e-commerce offer Down Under.
How the brothers behind MAISON de SABRÉ created a $10 million dollar retail business to pay their uni fees
Personalised accessories retailer MAISON de Sabré has made millions cashing in on Instagram and pursuing global growth. Now, founders Zane and Omar Sabré are chasing loftier goals.
Eight signs your business is on the verge of collapse and needs help
Soft economic factors are affecting many Australian businesses, but there are warning signs your business may be on the verge of entering liquidation.
EB Games to shutter 19 stores as digital competition bites
EB Games has announced it will close 19 unprofitable locations as digital competition bites the veteran specialty retailer.
Hundreds of jobs lost as Harris Scarfe prepares to shut 21 stores
Collapsed Australian department store Harris Scarfe has informed hundreds of workers they will lose their jobs in a round of store closures.