Business

Madeleine Heffernan

Madeleine Heffernan covers the retail and consumer goods sectors.

"Continued earnings growth in the liquor and hardware pillars was more than offset by lower earnings in food and ...

Metcash says no news on Amazon

US retail giant Amazon has yet to contact Metcash about its mooted launch in Australia, as the wholesaler declares the past six months as the most competitive the country's $90 billion grocery sector has ever seen.

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Aldi still undecided on tax transparency code

German discount supermarket Aldi is still making up its mind on whether to join a code has led to more big businesses, particularly multinationals, releasing information about the tax they pay.

Red Rooster is tipping at least 5 per cent growth in sales this financial year to $500 million.

Red Rooster eyes meaty float

Fast-food chain is tipping at least 5 per cent growth in sales this financial year to $500 million, thanks to home-deliveries and new flavours.

Outspoken founder Ruslan Kogan started the company in his parent's garage in Melbourne in 2006.

Christmas comes early for Kogan

Online retailer Kogan has upgraded its guidance by up to 30 per cent and tipped a "strong Christmas trading period" at its first annual general meeting as a listed company.