Potential buyers swarm around collapsed Roger David after sales skyrocket
An outpouring of support for collapsed menswear brand Roger David has seen sales skyrocket, prompting potential buyers to take another look.
Why this family business is sticking with bricks-and-mortar but ditching the checkout
The Party People is preparing to open more bricks-and-mortar stores and is trialling scan-and-go technology to keep up in the retail game.
SmartCompany Explainer: Australian consumer law is changing, here’s what you need to know
Some important changes to Australian consumer law have passed through parliament, so let's break down what you need to know.
Deal to save Max Brenner falls through as receivers appointed
Receivers have been appointed to Max Brenner assets after a proposal to save the business fell through in spectacular fashion last Friday.
Stockings filled with coal: As Roger David collapses, can retail survive until Christmas?
The fall of veteran menswear retailer Roger David says a fair bit about the current state of retail, and what Christmas trade might look like.
Lloyds Auctioneers fined $37,800 over excessive surcharge allegations on big ticket auction items
Lloyds Auctioneers has been issued with infringement notices after overcharging some consumers by hundreds of dollars, the ACCC has alleged.
Aldi takes aim at Coles and Woolworths in “passive aggressive” campaign claiming loyalty programs are “pointless”
Aldi has launched a new campaign targeting loyalty programs offered by its rivals Coles and Woolworths, claiming that customers can get a better deal without plastic cards.
ACCC calls for tougher penalties for dodgy franchisors, but advocates say it needs to “man up” on improving disclosure
The ACCC wants tougher penalties to tackle dodgy franchisors, but it has rejected calls for it to administer a public database to improve disclosure.
Dozens of potential buyers come forward for Max Brenner, meanwhile employees owed millions in unpaid wages, super
Administrators for Max Brenner report receiving strong interest in purchasing the business, amid revelations that hundreds of employees are owed money.
Award-winning pastry chef Pierrick Boyer shuts up shop, blames construction work for business failure
Pierrick Boyer says construction work near his Melbourne cafe has driven him out of business only four months after opening.
The bottom line: Why more in-store staff beats greater discounts every time
The new seventh floor at Sydney's David Jones is great because it has applied lessons from top international luxury department stores.
Third time’s the charm: Taco Bell to open 50 stores in Australia in third attempt at expansion Down Under
After failing to expand into Australia in the 80s and 90s, Taco Bell is giving it another go Down Under, unveiling plans to open 50 stores by 2021.
