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.

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 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.

Star struck: how Caltex pumps profits out of servos

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"These aren't fake, they are real bullets," the robber yells as he presses the loaded pistol into the forehead of a Caltex service station attendant. Sohaib Irshad, the attendant, can feel cold steel against his skin and is desperately trying to stay calm as the robber shouts and pounds on the counter demanding cash.

Is Caltex worse for workers than 7-Eleven?

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Is the Caltex franchise model more brutal than convenience store giant 7-Eleven? From an underpaid worker's perspective it is certainly the case.

We'll get nothing for Big W if we sell now - Woolworths chair

Woolworths warned it would get nothing for Big W if it sold the chain tomorrow, after shareholders grilled it over the future of the chain following the shock exit of its chief, Sally Macdonald last week.

Deja vu as Pie Face goes up for sale

Fast food chain Pie Face – known for its smiley-faced pies – is back on the market after going into receivership for the second time in two years.

Woolies chairman stays mum on Big W strategy

Woolworths chairman Gordon Cairns used the retailer's AGM to acknowledge the disappointing performance of the Big W chain, but wouldn't provide any detail on plans for its turnaround.

The man who took Apple's business in China

Two years ago, Oppo and Vivo couldn't crack the top five in China's smartphone market. Now they're on top after elbowing Apple aside.

Woolworths to face grilling over Big W

Woolworths shareholders are expected to take advantage of the retail giant's annual meeting to grill the board and management over the future of its embattled discount department store chain Big W.

Payless shoes adds to pre-Christmas jobs rout

Close to 2000 retail workers are facing unemployment just one month out from Christmas after Payless Shoes went into administration on the same day receivers announced the shut down of Pumpkin Patch.

A2 to milk wellness trend with adult nutrition products

The a2 Milk Company will launch its first "adult nutrition" products next year as it taps into the lucrative wellness trend and expands its profile in the US and UK.

How the founders of Nudie went sour with lies and tax evasion

The family that founded Nudie juice had a sweet beginning but all has turned sour, with the family losing a court case, backed by the ATO, and being hit with a $125 million tax bill.

1600 Pumpkin Patch jobs to go by February as fire sale begins

Pumpkin Patch prices will be slashed immediately as the retailer's receiver prepares to wind down the business after failing to secure a buyer.

Which retailers are on Oxfam's 'naughty' list this Christmas?

Oxfam has released its 'Naughty & Nice' list detailing which big retailers disclose where their clothing is made.

Caltex boss warns 'immoral' franchisees

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The issues of wage fraud occurring across multiple industries last year and more recently alleged in the Caltex franchisee network are unacceptable.

Baby Bunting same-store growth moderates

Australia's biggest baby goods chain reports a "pleasing" start to the new financial year, with total sales up just over 20 per cent.

Kaufland studying Oz retail market

Aldi's archrival Schwarz Group is investigating setting up Kaufland stores in Australia.

Supermarket chain goes gourmet to beat discounters

Australia's biggest independent supermarket chain has gone gourmet in the battle to grow sales and boost margins.

Grill'd in court: inside a big-league bun fight

A key adage of the corporate world is "don't go into business with a friend". Or, as American oil baron John D. Rockefeller famously put it: "A friendship built on business can be glorious, while a business built on friendship can be murder."

Myer says more stores may close as momentum builds

Australia's biggest department store scares off persistent short-sellers by posting its fifth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth.

Myer stages a revival that proves critics wrong

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The fact that investors and retail experts are overjoyed about Myer reporting a 1.6 per cent improvement in sales in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year says a lot about the state of department stores in Australia.

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.

Bringing the bling: jewellery's new carat patch

A mini-boom is happening in the luxury jewellery market – so who's buying it?

Corporate watchdog seeks answers to Harvey Norman

The corporate watchdog has reached out to Harvey Norman as pressure intensifies for the retailer to provide more detail about the financial relationship between Harvey Norman head office and its franchisees.

Burger kings go to war over $300m Grill'd chain

"I detest him" says Grill'd founder of his friend and partner

How Trump is hurting Tiffany's

Analysts warn the iconic jeweller's busines might suffer from its close association with the real estate mogul and his home.

Coles to offload $880m credit card business

Wesfarmers is selling its $880 million Coles credit card portfolio to Citi in a retreat from the financial services sector.

Woolworths expected to fast track Big W sale

The shock departure of Big W boss Sally Macdonald has fuelled talk Woolworths will fast-track its plans to sell off the embattled discount department store.