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The products were advertised as treating specific types of pain, despite having the same ingredients.

Nurofen facing fines over misleading claims

Patrick Hatch The manufacturer of Nurofen will be allowed to sell painkillers marketed as targeting specific types of pain for another 12 months after a court found they were misleading to customers.

Why is it cheaper to send underpants to New York than to Sydney?

Patrick Hatch It's cheaper for local businesses to send underpants to New York than to Sydney.

Dick Smith not surprised Dick Smith shares have bombed

Patrick Hatch "You don't need to be very bright to realise that a company worth $90 million one moment is unlikely to be worth $500 million 12 months later."

Arnott's and Coles in stoush over biscuit prices

Patrick Hatch Coles has blinked first in a tense stand-off with Campbell Arnott's, accepting price rises on a number of products after the biscuit and soup maker held its Tims Tams hostage.

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My Pet Warehouse says freight too pricey for online retailers to be profitable

Patrick Hatch You ever wonder why a lot of goods you order online come in from China? They often arrive more cheaply than it costs to send goods around Australia, online retailers have learnt.

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Department stores fire opening shots in Christmas battle

Patrick Hatch Department stores have fired opening shots in the fight for Christmas shoppers, sizing up one another in a weekend discount skirmish.

The power of social media, and how to sell to friends on Instagram

Catie Low & Patrick Hatch Social media is a powerful weapon in the marketing war but businesses need to know how different platforms drive sales.

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'We are an unusual company': How Patagonia balances growth and sustainability

Patrick Hatch Legendary adventurer and Patagoina executive Rick Ridgeway say there's good reason to put the planet over profit.

Aldi Mum loves Aldi so much she convinced it to pay her

Patrick Hatch Meet the woman who loves Aldi so much it started to pay her.

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Asciano weighs up 'doability' of Qube offer after indicative $9.25 per share bid

Jenny Wiggins, Sarah Thompson, Anthony Macdonald and Patrick Hatch A Qube-led consortium would be ready to make a formal takeover offer for Asciano in mid-December if the port and rail group's board grants it due diligence following an indicative bid worth $9.

Retailers protecting Australian shoppers from dollar pain

Patrick Hatch Retailers are shielding shoppers from price hikes caused by the weakened Australian dollar, choosing to not pass on the increased cost of some imported goods.

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Jetstar puts on recovery flights from Bali to return stranded Australians

Patrick Hatch Flights between Bali and Australia will be grounded for a fourth consecutive day, as a volcanic ash cloud continues to wreak havoc on holidaymakers' plans.

Bonds taking on Nike, adidas with new activewear

Patrick Hatch Pacific Brands hopes to cash in on the trend of Australians wearing sports gear as everyday apparel.

Woolworths' new loyalty scheme a better deal, but unlikely to win new customers

Patrick Hatch Woolworths' new loyalty scheme is a better deal for existing shoppers but is unlikely to win the struggling supermarket new customers, industry watchers say.

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Woolworths' new loyalty scheme a better deal, but unlikely to win new customers

Patrick Hatch Woolworths' new loyalty scheme is a better deal for existing shoppers but is unlikely to win the struggling supermarket new customers, industry watchers say.

Big W software bungle cost suppliers 'millions of dollars'

Patrick Hatch Big W bungled the roll-out of its new stock management system this year, leaving suppliers furious and millions of dollars out of pocket.