Posts tagged "retail"

With warnings swirling about the economy, business owners who've been there offer tips for hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

Melbourne-based SME EARL Canteen is working with Coles to expand its customer base as the supermarket giant looks to the department store model for inspiration.

Kathmandu has proposed a $350 million deal to buy Rip Curl — a move that could effectively double its annual turnover.

Fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States in an effort to restructure its failing business.

At the coalface of shopfronts stands sharp-looking, well-mannered characters. They are retail staff — and they could be the key to retail survival.

Christmas Eve will be classified as a part-day public holiday in Queensland starting this year, meaning penalty rates will apply.

Pinterest users can now search for products using their cameras or by uploading photos, creating another avenue for shoppers to discover retailers.

The ACCC is warning businesses to review loyalty program practices in light of consumer issues, starting with data usage and customer communication.

The Party People could give Myer a run for its money with its latest experiment: a Halloween pop-up the size of six basketball courts.

Karen Millen is set to close all of its Australian stores, after the UK-headquartered retailer entered administration last month. An expert explains why.

Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue workers have been back paid after their employer was caught up in a wage theft scandal, uncovered by several audits.

TGI Fridays is the latest company to apologise to customers over a cyber security issue as breaches spike in the June quarter.