Meet two start-ups set to fly high thanks to Amazon
Incumbent retailers are sweating after news of Amazon's imminent arrival, but these two startups are set to benefit.
Where Solomon Lew got his Myer stock
This shareholder wanted out for the same reasons Lew should steer clear. But it has put the heat on Myer's short sellers.
Strategic Solly keeps Myer in the dark
Solomon Lew is notorious for playing his cards close to his chest, and even some of his closest advisers are unaware whether he has takeover aspirations for Myer, Australia's biggest department store network.
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.
IPO-hopeful Retail Apparel Group's pitch to fundies
Clothing brands owner Retail Apparel Group will tell potential investors its like for like sales were up 8.8 per cent in the 2016 financial year, while earnings were worth $36 million.
Globe takes stake in Salty Crew
Globe is hoping its 50 per cent stake in US surf and nautical apparel brand Salty Crew will give it extra oomph in a tough US market.
Philip Corne's lessons from a life in luxury
Philip Corne has gone from selling dinner sets at Grace Brothers to being part of the largest consumer focused PE fund in the world.
GPT fends off retail softening
GPT Group expects some further easing in specialty retail sales following a year in which it had to deal with 16 tenants going into administration.
Nordstrom finds life difficult with Ivanka line
US shopping is now political as Nordstrom contends with pro- and anti-Trump supporters in its handling of Ivanka's clothing line.
'Focused' retailers succeeding amid collapses
Gary Novis, CEO of the Retail Apparel Group, says growth prospects remain strong for retailers that know their customers.
Trump lashes out at Nordstrom
The latest missive adds to a cloud of confusion swirling around the Trump administration and his family's business interests.
Specialty Fashion Group in takeover talks
Specialty Fashion Group is in advanced discussions with an offshore suitor, lender sources told Street Talk on Tuesday night.
UnionPay locks in Chinese New Year deals with retailers
David Jones, Myer and Westfield are some of the retailers that allow Chinese UnionPay bank and credit cards at their outlets.
Oroton hit by poor post-Christmas sales
In December Oroton warned sales were 8 per cent lower, in the year to date, compared to last year. Now the result is worse.
Luxottica, Essilor agree to $65b merger
Italy's Luxottica and France's Essilor have agreed a €46 billion ($65 billion) merger deal to create a global powerhouse in the eyewear industry.
Lingerie group Bendon seeks Nasdaq listing
Kiwi bras and knickers company Bendon Group, which counts Heidi Klum and Loveable in its stable, will list in the US.
Luxury handbag makers cut back on new designs
Handbag makers are battling waning demand and that may have diverted their attention from the key to success: creativity
Sears closes 150 stores on poor Christmas
US department store Sears will close 150 stores and sell its Craftsman tool brand to raise cash after Christmas sales fell 12pc.
Macy's slashes 10k jobs on poor Christmas
The biggest US department store chain is slashing more than 10,000 jobs and closing 100 stores after a poor Christmas.
Houlihan Lokey swims into Billabong's Tigerlily sale
Billabong International's Tigerlily is believed to have caught the eye of a fashion heavyweight.
David Jones loses top womenswear buyer
David Jones has suffered another departure from its ranks with head buyer for international and Australian designer womenswear leaving.
Insta generation behind resort wear boom
Gone are the days when last year's bathing suit and an old beach towel was all you needed for a day at the beach.
Kathmandu says first-half profit in line with last year
Kathmandu's chief says the outdoor clothing retailer's first-half profit is on track to be in line with last year.
How Lovisa's Shane Fallscheer made $50m in six years
Fortune favours the bold when it comes to the world of fast fashion.
'Give me as much money as you're prepared to lose'
Tracey Blundy took financial risks from an early age to build a retail career that made her millions.
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