'People are just making things up', says Gerry Harvey

Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey said his wife's decision to sell a parcel of her Harvey Norman shares last week was about covering a tax bill and had nothing to do with Monday's share price rout.

Aldi reignites debate over plastic bag ban

Kenya plans to ban them and Uruguay plans to tax them. But Australians receive free plastic shopping bags almost everywhere they shop. Now Aldi is calling for a ban.

Australia is 'our great opportunity', says Kathmandu

Consumer confidence in both Australia and New Zealand "reasonably OK", says activewear chain.

Smiggle, Peter Alexander shine among retail gloom

Smiggle and Peter Alexander have defied the gloomy retail conditions to post strong sales, helping Premier Investment's profit inch higher.

Receivers launch legal action against Dick Smith directors, ex-CEO

The receivers of collapsed electronics chain Dick Smith have launched legal action against eight directors and executives.

Would you wear this jumper for 30 years? Rag trader says yes

Call it the anti fast-fashion label. Twenty-six-year-old Tom Cridland has gained an outsized profile for his fashion label thanks to actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Craig, and savvy self-promotion.

Fashion fail won't force 'foolish' discounts says Myer boss

Myer chief Richard Umbers blames "discount fatigue" for the department store chain's weak second quarter sales performance.

The cost of Myer's refusal to play the discounting game

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The much-trumpeted revival of the Myer Department store chain has experienced a hitch.

Fast fashion fades as H&M;, Zara's profitability falls

Fast fashion is getting tougher as consumer rather spend up on leisure activities and buy more clothes from the rising number of online suppliers. Zara's profitability has shrunk to an eight-year low and H&M; reported its first sales drop in almost four years.

Myer's half-year sales slide as stocktake sale disappoints

Myer's first-half sales have sagged by 0.6 per cent as a result of what the department store chain called "aggressive competition" and subdued stocktake sales.

I spent $3500 to get a $10 coupon. Thanks Coles

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So why are these supermarkets so keen on giving us something for nothing? They aren't.

'They're like the mafia' - Caltex battle gets ugly

The battle between Caltex and its franchisees is turning ugly with one prominent store owner accusing the oil giant of  victimising him for speaking out.

Consumer sentiment holds steady, despite wage growth worries

Australian consumer sentiment has held steady in March as worries over family finances were offset by optimism over the longer-term economic outlook.

'I'm not used to making losses' – Bunnings British boss targets growth

Brexit's impact on consumer confidence is the key concern for Wesfarmers.

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus up for sale

The iconic American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is looking for a buyer as its Christmas period sales fell 6pc and it swung to a loss.

Alp me! Woolworths signs Swiss deal

Australia's biggest supermarket chain joins a member network for the first time to improve the way it purchases European products.

Costco: We're 28 per cent cheaper than Woolworths, Coles

US retail giant says it wants to become even cheaper than Woolworths and Coles, from 28 per cent now.

After plug from White House adviser, Ivanka's fashion sales take off

Ivanka Trump's products weren't always the hottest items online. That changed dramatically in February - and continues even as major department stores have said they stop selling her brand.

'I would be put in the oven' - Domino's worker threat

One of Domino's Pizza's biggest and most powerful franchisees is being investigated by the workplace regulator amid allegations of worker exploitation.

Secret recording of Domino's franchisee leads to his termination

Embattled pizza giant Domino's has kicked a Queensland store owner out of its network after a Fairfax investigation caught him offering to sell a visa sponsorship for up to $150,000.

Former Myer exec breathes new life into bricks and mortar

In the six years after Myer hit the boards, the retailer went through 20 executive team members. On that count alone, Megan Foster's time at Myer must be heralded as a success.

The next international retail giant is about to enter Australia

In news that wil send shivers down the spines of under-pressure local chains, the German grocery chain Kaufland promises an 'ambitious Australian investment.'

Five Aussie products China can't get enough of

If you're looking to tap into the astonishing consumer demand in China, these five products are your best bet.

Tourists providing a much-needed boost to retail sales

Harrolds founder John Poulakis estimates as much as a fifth of sales from his boutique department store come from tourists and the numbers are swelling every year.

Marcs and David Lawrence sale of its stores complicated

The sale of collapsed fashion brands Marcs and David Lawrence is being hampered by owner and major creditor Malcolm Webster's security over assets, including the chains' stock holdings, according to potential buyers.

Domino's boss flags continued strong growth, subject to wage audits

Domino's Pizza chief executive Don Meij cannot commit to the company's stellar growth continuing until the outcome of fresh wage audits across its stores nationally is known, but he has vowed that the retail chain will take action if any issues are identified within its network.

Airport Cellars closing Majura Park store

Jim Murphy will close its Majura Park Airport Cellars store at the end of April.

AFLW puts some muscle into Cotton On's fight

Cotton On's work to get the AFL women in better-fitting kit is also kicking goals in its competition with the international fast fashion giants.

Target wants to win 'small f' fashion battle

Target boss Guy Russo is confident the embattled discount department store chain can win the battle for "small f fashion" spend in Australia against international apparel heavyweights such as Zara, H&M; and Uniqulo.