Global retailers soar as Aussies brace for Amazon
Australia is home to just 16 per cent of the world's top 250 retailers, but local retailers are bracing for international giants to shake up things this year.
Supabarn scales down as Metcash faces a growing competition
Start-up seeking to become the country's biggest food and grocery wholesaler nabs part of Supabarn supermarket empire.
Woolworths to go on 'charm offensive'
Australia's No.1 supermarket chain launches a "charm offensive" on suppliers left nervous by a court ruling that it did not act unconscionably by demanding up to $60 million from suppliers.
Oroton slumps as earnings dip 10 per cent
Oroton shares slumped 14 per cent after the luxury handbags and accessories retailer flagged soft earnings.
Coles 'nervous' after Woolworths 'wins' Christmas battle
Suppliers' sunnier take on Woolworths suggest it is closing the gap to Coles faster than anticipated, UBS says.
'So sad': Pumpkin Patch to close within weeks
The collapsed childrenswear chain Pumpkin Patch will shut its doors within weeks.
Wesfarmers chief warns Woolworths could win sales race
Wesfarmers' senior management has warned investors and analysts to rein-in expectations of its second quarter sales performance amid predictions Woolworths will shake off its 29-quarter losing streak to win the second quarter sales race.
Burger boss faces jail threat over underpayment
A burger bar operator who has repeatedly underpaid workers is now facing an unusual court order from the workplace watchdog.
Is Uniqlo's Australian honeymoon turning sour?
The international fast fashion brands have snared more than $600 million in sales last year, adding to the pressure on the discount department store chains to improve their performance.
H&M; forced to scrap 'unfair' pay deal
H&M;'s bid to move its workers onto an enterprise agreement has failed after being knocked back by Fair Work on the basis it did not pass the better off overall test.
Showpo sues fellow e-retailer over data 'theft'
A 24-year-old graphic designer is facing court after allegedly stealing online fashion retailer Showpo's entire customer contact list and giving it to a rival.
Woolworths appoints Tesco veteran as supermarkets boss
Claire Peters, currently chief operating officer of Tesco Thailand, will report to chief executive Brad Banducci after taking reins in July.
Employees owed more than $1 million as Pie Face nears sale
The one-time, high-flying, hot-pie business leaves behind a trail of destruction.
Lululemon props up struggling Aussie arm
North American workout wear giant pumps $19.73 million into its operations Down Under to build market share.
Supermarkets urged to share customers' data
Customers should be able to harvest their shopping data from supermarkets to help them shop around for better deals especially as new entrants, such as Amazon, enter the market.
David Jones lifts its first-half sales 4%
David Jones' South African parent company says the department store chain lifted adjusted first-half sales four per cent.
'Too risky': $200m wiped off Bellamy's shares in two days
Shares in troubled Bellamy's have lost further ground on broker downgrades after the baby formula supplier on Wednesday confirmed chief executive Laura McBain would leave the company and warned of lower annual earnings.
Bellamy's CEO to exit in wake of $500m share plunge
Bellamy's Australia chief executive Laura McBain will leave the company in the wake of its remarkable share price plunge.
The year that drove us to drink
It was a good year for grog sales. Revenue at alcohol giants Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) and Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) grew by 19.1 per cent and 15.7 per cent last year.
Australia, Canada brights spots for jeweller Michael Hill
Shares in Michael Hill International gained 2.8 per cent after the jeweller said same-store sales grew 2.5 per cent in December.
Culture Kings online store closes after warehouse fire
A popular Australian streetwear company has closed their online store after a fire tore through it's main warehouse in Brisbane's south on Sunday afternoon.
How Cotton On mastered the middle market
Cotton On Group wants to run it's own race and with sales growing at 20 per cent a year, the business is pushing up against its goal of being the dominant fast fashion retailer in the world.
David Jones submits boutique plans for Brisbane's James Street precinct
Department store giant David Jones has submitted its plans for a boutique store at Fortitude Valley's trendy James Street precinct, the second such store in Australia.
Make your own party mix a taste of future
One hour north of Melbourne there's a factory that makes magic. This is the where every jelly bean, red frog, raspberry snake and party mix bag is made for Australia and New Zealand
Why figs could make you spend more on clothes
More companies are investing in scent marketing to lure customers back to physical stores.
Chinese supermarket's flying start on ASX
China-based food retailer Winha Commerce and Trade International has had a positive start to life on the Australian share market, with its share price rising 40 per cent in its debut trading session.
Sunday isn't special, say business leaders
Business leaders have renewed their push for reform as they ponder some of the new year's biggest issues at the sailing regatta.
Organic food firms distance themselves from Bellamy's
Bubs Australia and Murray River Organics have distanced themselves from stricken rival Bellamy's.
Cattle exporter Wellard talks to bankers over breach
Embattled cattle exporter Wellard is in talks with its bankers after breaching the covenants on its debts at the new year.
Hills unpegs its iconic Hills Hoist
Australian company Hills has sold the right to make and sell Hills Hoist clotheslines after concluding it could not make money from the iconic product.
Small Business
Why Rhys couldn't turn his business into a full-time job
Recent surveys suggest regional and retail small businesses are feeling the heat.
Help: Will I be able to contribute my capital gains to super?
One of the biggest tax benefits for small business owners was the Capital Gains Tax concessions introduced by the Howard government.