David Jones sales sag in first half

In the 26 weeks to December 25, David Jones sales increased by 4 per cent, compared to an 11.2 per cent spike in sales growth in the previous corresponding period.

Retail job losses pile up as Marcs, David Lawrence closures begin

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The retail job losses continue to pile up, with the shut-down of 13 Marcs and David Lawrence stores putting at least 20 more staff out of work and another 50 facing an uncertain future.

Wesfarmers vows Coles will be competitive forever

Wesfarmers has vowed to never give up on Coles and fight to protect its market-leading position.

Investors take $880m bite out of Domino's

Domino's half year result left a bad taste in investors mouths, triggering a 16 per cent slump in its share price.

Investors put the heat on Domino's as profits miss the mark

Domino's chief executive Don Meij was forced to defend the chain's $5 pizza deal as he upgraded profit expectations for the full year, but its shares dived.

'I've one regret' says Wesfarmers exiting boss

Rob Scott has been named the new Wesfarmers managing director to succeed Richard Goyder, who will step down from the role towards the end of this year.

'Deeply grounded': Wesfarmers elevates Scott as Goyder successor

Rob Scott has been named the new Wesfarmers managing director to succeed Richard Goyder, who will step down from the role towards the end of this year.

JB Hi-Fi warns of waning Dick Smith dividend

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Electronics chain JB Hi-Fi has announced a 23.6 per cent jump in half year sales to $2.6 billion, beating consensus estimates and pushing interim profits almost 16 per cent higher to $110.4 million.

Stitched up: How global giants are squeezing out Australian fashion

It's been a bloody few weeks for Australia's apparel sector as retail's annual killing season claims its bounty of weak and weary brands.