Woolies says no to Coke's new sugar-free drink
Woolworths has announced it won't be stocking Coca-Cola's new product, Coca-Cola No Sugar.
Flight Centre soars on raised profit outlook
Shares of Flight Centre have jumped in early trading after the company raised its full-year earnings forecast following stronger-than-expected sales and profit in the second half.
Did you pack too much? Your suitcase knows
Your suitcase has taken on a life of its own. It can now tell you if it has strayed too far, or if you've packed too much, and it may soon be able to call you an Uber car.
Surprise retail sales figures light fire under consumer stocks
A surprise jump in retail sales statistics lit a fire under Australia's beleaguered discretionary retail stocks on Tuesday, making them some of the best performing on the ASX.
Shopping centres warned on cannibalisation
Franchise Council of Australia's Bruce Billson says he "loves" franchising despite recent wage underpayment scandals.
Woolies resurgence gains steam, Coles has work to do: UBS
Coles will need to splash cash on everything from labour to marketing and store presentation to regain its mojo, UBS says.
Surging energy prices threaten Australia's food makers
Australia's $126 billion food and grocery sector, under pressure from rising energy costs and keen to reduce its reliance on supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles, is exporting more to the US and China.
Private equity hungry for retail but investors lose appetite
Private equity has boosted its investment in Australian retail to more than $6 billion but investors are struggling to move on from the collapse of Dick Smith and underperformance of Myer.
Don't believe the Amazon hype: Merrill Lynch
Lagging infrastructure, sparse population and well-developed online shopping habits be roadblocks for Amazon.
Retailers bruised by end of financial year selling
Underperforming retailers are facing an additional hit as investors sell off dud performers to improve their position as the 2017 financial year draws to a close.
Havaianas to change hands amid bribery scandal
The maker of Havaianas, the colourful Brazilian flip-flops donned by celebrities, is poised to pass from one of Brazil's most-powerful families to another thanks to the country's latest political turmoil.
Amazon, online threat overblown: Metcash boss
The threat of Amazon disrupting Australia's grocery market is overblown and independent supermarkets are better off focusing on their local customers, Metcash's outgoing boss says.
'Intense competition': Metcash full-year net profit slides
Metcash said strong competition in the groceries sector would keep sales under pressure as it reported a 26 per cent slide in full-year net profit.
Amazon building own grocery chain 'unlikely'
Retail experts say Amazon's $18 billion bid for upmarket grocer Whole Foods won't deeply affect Australian expansion.
Kaufland inks Australian deals
German discount department store Kaufland has demonstrated its commitment to expanding in Australia by inking deals to buy land.
'End of an era': Green with Envy is no more
The self-proclaimed "Australian destination for fashion" to shut its doors after almost two decades in business.
Red Rooster float fails to fly
Plans to float the company behind Red Rooster on the stock market have turned out to be a turkey.
Wesfarmers left with $2.5m bill for Kiwi soldiers' leaking raincoats
The New Zealand Defence Force complained that the jackets were "leaking" and that defence personnel wearing them were getting wet.
Aldi amasses $2 billion property portfolio in expansion push
German discount supermarket Aldi has amassed a property portfolio worth close to $2 billion in Australia, providing it with security of tenure and significant capital gains.
'Hold the anchovies!' Domino's may be $800m overvalued
Domino's Pizza is more than $800 million overvalued and will not meet its ambitious growth targets because it needs to share more profit with store owners, investment bank Citi says.
Retail Food Group shares dumped after profit warning
The owner of chains including Michel's Patisserie, Gloria Jean's Coffees, Donut King and Brumby's Bakery has cut its profit forecast for 2017 by $3.3 million after running into trouble internationally..
Amazon is taking on bricks-and-mortar's last advantage
For many people, buying clothing online is not worth the hassle of getting a pair of pants or a shirt that does not fit. That is about to change if Amazon gets its way.
'Truly love at first sight': How Amazon wooed Whole Foods
Whole Foods' 63-year-old CEO says he was set up with Amazon on a "blind date" about six weeks ago and fell in love after conversing for hours.
Sale in the mix as OrotonGroup weighs its options
Retailer OrotonGroup says it has received expressions of interest that could involve a sale of the company and plans to begin a formal process to explore its options.
The company where women get promoted while on maternity leave
In corporate Australia where there are just a handful of female CEOs on the ASX 200, and 13 of the nation's largest boards still without any women on it, male chiefs need to push women to climb the corporate ladder.
Amazon's grocery plans hit Australian supermarkets
Online retailer Amazon snapping up the American grocery chain Whole Foods put a chill through Australian supermarkets.
KFC to trial home delivery
KFC Australia will trial home delivery next month, as the chicken frying giant tries to keep pace with the rapidly changing fast food market.
How Millennials will shift Australia's spending habits
By 2030, two out of every three dollars earned in Australia will accrue to those who reached adulthood in the digital age.
'Potentially terrifying': Amazon's $18bn deal set to shake up retail
The dramatic deal confirmed what had long been feared: Amazon was going on the offensive on the turf of traditional supermarkets.
Why you're seeing retail and car ads everywhere
Australia's biggest retailers have increased advertising by 10 per cent and are tipped to splash even more cash in the second half as online marketplace Amazon ramps up its expansion.
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