Kmart owner Wesfarmers to buy Catch Group for $230 million in bid to bolster e-commerce
Wesfarmers has inked a deal to buy fast growing e-commerce business Catch Group for $230 million, a move slated to improve its department stores.
Big W’s big woes: Don’t blame online retail for killing discount department stores
After weeks of speculation, Woolworths has confirmed it will close 30 of its Big W stores in Australia, as well as two distribution centres.
Bunnings to finally launch online store, selling more than 60,000 products
Aussie hardware giant Bunnings has finally announced plans to enter the online shopping game after years of speculation and anticipation.
Kathmandu hacked: Retailer admits personal and payment data may have been leaked over a month ago
Kathmandu says it only "very recently" became aware of a hack which may have compromised consumer data over a month ago, including payment details.
Top 1000 companies revealed: Kogan, Xero and Noni B debut on 2018 list
IBISWorld has released its annual top 1000 companies list, revealing five new entrants, as well as weakness among a small number of firms.
Coles sues ATO over $40 million tax bill on evaporating and leaking fuel
Coles is looking to save millions by taking the tax office to Court over a 2016 dispute related to unsold fuel.
Guy Russo to pass the Kmart and Target baton on: Inside the retail trailblazer’s playbook
He’s credited with making Kmart the retail success story it is today. Here's seven key insights for retail success from Guy Russo.
Coles’ plastic bag backflip did lead to a drop in sales, Wesfarmers boss says
The chief executive of Wesfarmers has revealed the plastic bag ban and subsequent backflips on the issue has had an effect on the company's overall sales.
Why Walmart will be a new owner of Coles
Having worked closely with Walmart International over the years, I can say that Australia has always been on their radar as a natural market to expand into.
Why Target is shrinking to take on H&M, Zara and Uniqlo
Forget Big W and Kmart, discount department store Target wants to take the fight to international fast-fashion giants H&M, Zara and Uniqlo.
‘Click and collect’ will soon be a reality for home improvement giant Bunnings
Fresh from a successful trial of online ordering for a select range of special orders, home improvement giant Bunnings is preparing to offer its shoppers the ability to ‘click and collect’ their purchases.
Sportswear startup ONTHEGO teams up with Wesfarmers: Founder Mick Spencer on life after Shark Tank
He’s gone from selling custom T-shirts from the garage to partnering with a Wesfarmers subsidiary, with a stop-off at Network 10’s Shark Tank along the way, but ONTHEGO founder Mick Spencer says “nothing’s really changed”.