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.

Why Myer should be left on the shelf

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There's every sign CEO Richard Umbers has the right strategy to get the best out of the challenged retailer. That doesn't mean you should buy the company's shares.

Myer pimps private label and shrinks its fleet to drive growth

Myer will invest in its popular private-label fashion brands, upgrade its top-flight stores and shrink its retail footprint this financial year to push earnings growth beyond sales growth in 2017.

Myer shrinks its way to growing profit

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If all goes according to plan, Myer's sixth year of falling profits should be the last decline for the retailer, which is now 12 months into a much-heralded revival plan - which ironically involves shrinking its way to better performance.

First year of 'New Myer' drives profit result

Myer has more than doubled profits in the first year of its transformation strategy, but it's still playing catch-up with traditional rival David Jones. werd

Harvey Norman could win from 'corporatisation' of The Good Guys

The success of JB Hi-Fi's $870 million acquisition of rival The Good Guys depends on how quickly it can transform the 64-year-old retail chain.

Consumer confidence edges higher, helped by low rates

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment edged higher in September as an improvement in personal finances made people more likely to splash out on big ticket items, a survey showed on Wednesday.

JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman to fight it out over electronics market

Gerry Harvey declares he isn't worried by beefed-up competitor.

Dick Smith gives JB Hi-Fi a hand from the grave

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The demise of retailer Dick Smith has helped pave the way for a new giant in home appliance and electronics retailing through the $870 million union of JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys.