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.

Amazon to open small stores, online supermarket in Australia

One of the world's biggest retailers is on track to launch bricks and mortar grocery stores and an online supermarket in Australia within two years.

David Jones owner downbeat on Australian economy

South African retail giant Woolworths plans more 'trans-seasonal' clothing to cope with unpredictable weather in the southern hemisphere.

Aldi to sell Australian products to China

German discount supermarket is set to enter China, and broader Asia, using Australia as a springboard.

Aldi's arch rival eyes Australia

German retail giant Schwarz Group has sought an Australian trademark for its 'Kaufland' superstore as it's sounding out the local market.

Aldi like that? Discounter cheaper for brands

There are dozens of identical branded products sold at Aldi, Woolworths and Coles. Fairfax Media finds out which supermarket is cheaper for people who don't want home brand.

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.