REDcycle collapse a sign of broken recycling system, but SMEs can still play their part Retail David Adams 11 November 2022 A leading plastics expert suggests a combination of tougher legislation and business ingenuity is needed to solve the global waste crisis.
Award-winning luxury skincare retailer L’Occitane gets green tick for first global Green Store Retail Morganne Kopittke 31 August 2022 French retailer L'Occitane's Green Store at Westfield Bondi Junction has been recognised for its commitment to a more sustainable and greener future for the beauty and retail industries.
National Geographic stores are coming to Australia, promising new adventure apparel in a crowded domestic market Retail David Adams 24 May 2022 National Geographic stores are planned for Australia and New Zealand, but retail experts say the "iconic" brand will face stiff competition.
This buy-now-pay-later operator has conquered Europe — now its sights are set on Australia Articles Klarna 10 August 2021 So how did a simple business idea evolve into the largest fintech in Europe that is now disrupting the Australian market?
Jail time for wage theft: Government moves ahead with plans to criminalise worker exploitation Politics Matthew Elmas 26 July 2019 The government is moving ahead with tough new laws designed to tackle Australia's wage theft crisis — but it won't be easy.
Jewellery retailer Michael Hill stole up to $25 million from workers Retail Matthew Elmas 12 July 2019 Michael Hill has admitted it stole as much as $25 million from workers over six financial years in a note to investors.
Fruit shop fined $243,000 after paying workers just $10 an hour in latest wage theft ruling Legal Matthew Elmas 9 July 2019 A Melbourne-based grocer has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after stealing wages from workers for at least two-and-a-half years.
Sushi joints cop whopping $380,000 fine for underpaying junior workers Hospitality Matthew Elmas 3 June 2019 The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a sizable penalty against the former operator of three sushi outlets who admitted to underpaying 31 workers.
Pandora cops enforceable undertaking from ACCC over no refunds claims Retail Matthew Elmas 25 March 2019 Danish jewellery retailer Pandora has admitted it likely breached Australian Consumer Law and has entered into an EU with the ACCC.
Kathmandu hacked: Retailer admits personal and payment data may have been leaked over a month ago Retail Matthew Elmas 13 March 2019 Kathmandu says it only "very recently" became aware of a hack which may have compromised consumer data over a month ago, including payment details.
UK-based retailer Wiggle fined over refund policy Legal Matthew Elmas 13 December 2018 UK-based sporting goods retailer Wiggle has been fined for "likely" misleading customers with its refund policy, the ACCC has said.
Coles sues ATO over $40 million tax bill on evaporating and leaking fuel Tax Matthew Elmas 5 November 2018 Coles is looking to save millions by taking the tax office to Court over a 2016 dispute related to unsold fuel.
