Why Jeff Bezos thinks Amazon will fail and “go bankrupt”
In an all-hands meeting, Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos reportedly told staff the software company was in no way 'too big to fail'.
Pitt Street Mall has the seventh-highest retail rent cost in the world at nearly $14,000 per square metre
Sydney's Pitt Street Mall has been named the seventh most expensive shopping precinct in the world, but rent prices are beginning to "soften".
Victoria’s largest independent butcher Tasman Butchers has been saved from administration
Tasman Butchers has been purchased by two of its buyers, a move that will secure the future of the business, albeit with a smaller portfolio of stores.
Unable to find a buyer, Roger David is shutting down for good
The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year
Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
Amazon doubles down on bricks-and-mortar tactics with catalogue ahead of Christmas
Amazon may have made its mark as an e-commerce business, but it clearly understands the value of ol' fashioned retail tactics.
“It’s craziness”: Has enterprise bargaining become unworkable? Guzman Y Gomez and Godfreys feel the heat
High profile cases involving Guzman Y Gomez and Godfreys have raised new concern about the state of enterprise bargaining in Australia.
Will Kaufland “destroy” small business? Retailers voice concern about “special treatment” in planning process
Concerned small businesses have criticised a state government decision to take planning approval over Kaufland sites out of the hands of local government.
Extravagant dessert retailer Nuts About Tella collapses amid ongoing pain for food operators
Dessert retailer Nuts About Tella has appointed voluntary administrators, amid continuing difficulty for food operators.
The giraffe that stole Christmas: How the collapse of Toys ‘R’ Us will affect the holiday period
"So if Kmart has less branded toys, Target has fewer toy orders on layby, and Toys 'R' Us warehouses and stores are empty. Where are all the toys?"
Mountain Bikes Direct
This successful business has featured on the Smart50 list for three years running, but interestingly, Mountain Bike Direct’s staff don’t work from a central office.
Pumpkin Patch will return to shopping centres after joining emerging fashion empire
Investment firm Alceon Group has added another notch to its retail belt by buying Pumpkin Patch as part of ongoing consolidation in the fashion industry.
