27 stores to close after Pumpkin Patch collapse

Twenty-seven stores are set to close and 145 people are set to lose their jobs following the collapse of childrenswear retailer Pumpkin Patch.

Discount department stores face testing times

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Australia's $80 billion general apparel sector is at a crossroads and it's the end of the line for at least one of Australia's three discount department store chains.

McDonald's on track for $5b Aussie sales

Fast-food giant says store traffic, sales growing over past two years.

Sketchy Skechers figures challenge RCG

Hedge funds target Australia's largest footwear retailer after disappointing result from US brand Skechers.

Woolworths: 'We're just a little bit better every week'

Retail giant Woolworths says $1 billion in price cuts has paid dividends, continues talks to sell its petrol business.

Threads threat: clothing prices to rise

Higher cotton and wool prices will lead to more expensive clothes, says Citi.

Coca-Cola Amatil's plan lacks fizz

Coca-Cola Amatil's plans to launch a ginger-flavoured Coke, to cut at least another $100 million in costs and to review its investment in fruit and vegetable processor SPC Ardmona have failed to convince some analysts the soft drink giant has the right formula.

Children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch teetering

The unprofitable children's clothing retailer, which has dozens of stores in Australia, fights for survival.

Cheap hot chooks here to stay

BBQ chickens selling for $8 and under are designed to squeeze German discounter Aldi, investment bank says.