Retail growth eases consumption concerns

A solid rise in retail sales in August could be a signal that a slump in consumption growth is only temporary, economists say.

Spring storms whip up expensive cherries

Wild spring weather is expected to push up cherry prices this summer as growers warn of a smaller harvest of Australia's favourite Christmas crop.

Dick Smith's $100 million miss on stock

Retailer was carrying far too many types of merchandise the company's former chairman says.

Aldi urged to 'come clean' on accounts

German discount supermarket Aldi may be in breach of disclosure requirements, accounting expert says.

Costco set for record Australian sales

American discount retailer weighs up sites made available by the collapse of Woolworths' hardware chain, Masters.

'Bathtubs full of four-foot tusks:' Australia's ivory trade

The first ever comprehensive study into the sale of ivory and rhino horn in Australian and New Zealand auction houses has found trade of the product still takes place.

7-Eleven head office paid payroll tax, says state revenue office

7-Eleven meets all of our tax obligations, in full and on time, wherever they fall due. Our business has in fact paid almost $9 million in payroll tax in NSW and Victoria over the past three years that the story focuses on.

ACCC takes swipe at Coles and Woolworths

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has taken a swipe at supermarket heavyweights Woolworths and Coles for criticising planned changes to competition laws.

Officeworks stakes new territory in puzzles and pastels

In the shadow of its larger siblings Coles and Bunnings, the office supplies chain has been quiety pushing into the arts supplies and kids markets.

Cheesed off Pizza Hut franchisees get second bite of the pie

More than $80 million. That's how much cheesed-off Pizza Hut franchisees are hoping to take the company for, after reigniting their bid for compensation from the fast-food giant, claiming they were forced to sell unprofitable pizzas.

Woolworths win in Masters battle with Lowe's

Retailer Woolworths has won a legal battle with its former Masters joint venture partner Lowe's.

The store rewards card that people actually use

Almost half of all Australian consumers have a consumer loyalty membership with one store.

Country Road to get a British boss

The retailer's parent company has poached another Marks and Spencer executive.

Managerial militia in Dick Smith war zone

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Any remaining veneer of a collegiate-like has been revealed as a myth. The company sounds more like a factional war zone.

Domino's says pay problems 'old news', seeks 2500 new staff

High-flying pizza chain says it can easily swallow looming pay rises for staff who missed out on penalty rates thanks to an old deal with the shop assistants' union.

The Amazon threat: Why JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman should be scared

A major shake-up is looming in the retail sector as the giant online retailer, Amazon, has its sights set on the Australia market with JB Hi-Fi and Gerry Harvey the ones with the most to fear.

How big retailers are trying to erode product safety laws

An injury reporting system designed to keep the public safe is now a target of retailers and toy manufacturers.

Lidl seeks trademarks, stirs speculation

German discount supermarket Lidl is applying for trademarks covering hundreds of products, stirring speculation the retail giant is looking into opening in Australia.

Macpac's Australian adventure

Outdoor clothing and camping equipment wants to open ten stores a year.

7-Eleven focus of new state-based investigation

Scandal-plagued convenience store chain 7-Eleven and its franchisees are under investigation from the Victorian and NSW state governments over their alleged failure to pay state payroll tax.

Better call Sol: The king of Australia's cash registers

In the street fight that is modern retail, Solomon Lew is Australia's unopposed champion.

Supermarket suppliers still 'under pressure'

As the big supermarkets Woolworths and Coles cull their product ranges to cut costs and better compete with discounter Aldi, suppliers are under as much pressure as they have been in the past five years.

Peter Alexander to grow abroad post pyjamas peak

Premier Investment's leading leisurewear label Peter Alexander is headed for an overseas expansion as it hurtles towards a pyjamas peak in Australia by 2019.

How a new building has boosted the prospects for NSW wines

A potentially game-changing moment has arrived for NSW winemakers.

Pester power, pyjamas power Premier

Full year sales at Solomon Lew's Premier Investments broke through the billion dollar mark for the first time last financial year.

80 cents a punnet: Big supermarkets blamed for driving 'ridiculous' strawberry prices

Have you noticed strawberries are berry cheap at the moment?

Grocery prices to slide as Aldi, Costco nab 20 per cent share

The man who helped German discount supermarket Aldi set up in Australia at turn of century reveals how Woolworths and Coles can fight back.

The Apple store line is dying

Yes, people did queue outside Apple stores around the world to get their hands on the latest iPhones. But it was a far cry from previous launches.

Investors reward Myer but outlook unclear

Investors have rewarded Myer for doing what it would say it would do in the first year of its five-year transformation plan.