Webjet shares fall on accounting stoush
Shares in Webjet have taken a hit after the online travel agency flagged an accounting dispute that could hurt its full-year earnings.
Amazon profit slumps 77 per cent; shares fall
The online retail giant wiped out large chunks of its profit as it invested heavily in areas such as video content and its international expansion.
Apple bins cheap iPods in step towards oblivion
After years of being outsold by the iPhone, the venerable iPod has taken a big step toward eventual oblivion. Apple is discontinuing two of the cheapest iPod models: the nano and shuffle.
Power bill shock to be felt at nation's cash registers
Household energy bills are set to rise by an average of $200 annually, adding to challenges for consumer spending and putting Australia's economic growth outlook under a cloud, ANZ says.
'Why should Aussies pay more?' Coles blasts Coke, Heinz
Coca-Cola's supermarket problems look set to deepen after Coles chief executive John Durkan warned the drinks giant's Mount Franklin water products risked being cut back on its supermarket shelves.
'Modern day piracy': Birkenstock CEO takes on Amazon
Birkenstock USA's CEO has emerged as an unlikely crusader in a growing battle between smaller retailers and Amazon.com.
Embattled Surfstitch mulls asset sales
Surfstitch is looking at selling assets as costs mount from several legal proceedings and an investigation by the corporate regulator.
'So cheap' - how fresh fruit is dragging on the economy
Sigrun Klatte is juggling a three kilogram bag of oranges under one arm and her son Caspar under the other.
Will Woolworths water down Coke's earnings?
One could be forgiven for thinking there was something sinister going on.
Rhodes & Beckett, Herringbone find a saviour
Upmarket menswear brands Rhodes & Beckett and Herringbone will live on after administrators for the troubled companies sealed a deal for a private equity-backed management buyout.
Coke in fresh water funk at Woolworths
Coca-Cola Amatil has had more bad news from the aisles of Woolworths with the revelation that the supermarket giant will ditch much of its Mount Franklin water product.
7-Eleven owner's 'deliberate disregard' for rights
A former 7-Eleven franchisee who underpaid his staff has been fined $168,000, following a Fairfax Media investigation that found systemic underpayment and the complicity of head office.
From wheelbarrows to glitter: Amazon's next big business
Amazon wants companies to go to Amazon Business to buy everything from new computers and A4 paper to toilet cleaner and power tools.
'Leap of faith': Snail slime hits beauty shelves
Snail slime. On your face. All for the sake of beauty? The decade-old craze with Korean consumers is starting to expand to Western markets.
Why everyone is wearing these jackets
Kathmandu turns 30, and Australians can't seem to get enough pricey outdoor gear.
Myer's in trouble - better call Sol
The only thing preventing an even more catastrophic fall in Myer's share price is Solomon Lew.
Amazon Australia's first warehouse location appears to have been revealed
It appears Amazon Australia's first retail operations centre will be located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne
Myer cuts profit forecast after Topshop disaster
Myer's full-year profit looks set to be largely wiped out after the retailer wrote off its stake in struggling Topshop and continued to suffer from weak trading conditions.
Is Myer's turnaround strategy coming apart at the seams?
Regardless of the series of body blows that Myer announced on Thursday, chief executive Richard Umbers is sticking to the transformation plan.
Battle over a $66 sports bra goes to court
Lululemon Athletica is suing Under Armour for allegedly copying a sports bra design.
Crunch time: DJs looks to food future after sales dip
It's crunch time for David Jones.
DJs blames weak consumer confidence for sales fall
David Jones' full-year sales have dropped for the first time under South African owner Woolworths Holdings amid weak consumer confidence.
Topshop 'disappears' from Myer stores
Stock removed from 17 stores while negotiations continue to save brand.
Coles deepens price war after slicing bread prices
Coles and Woolworths have launched a bare-knuckle brawl for shoppers' bread bins.
Adairs beds down issues and sends shares soaring
Shares in Adairs have soared to a five month high after the manchester and homewares retailer's sales rebounded to hit the top end of its forecast.
Domino's is not a good advertisement for sector
Australia's $170 billion franchise sector is on notice after a class action was announced in Canada
Maccas turning its back on shopping centres
Australia's best known fast food chain is believed to be going cold on shopping centres.
Former Tesco exec to be next Metcash CEO
Food and grocery wholesaler Metcash has appointed former British supermarket giant Tesco executive Jeff Adams as its next chief executive.
Market dominator Bunnings leaves investors puzzling
Australia's dominant hardware chain is expected to take advantage of the demise of rival Masters.
Domino's franchisees complain they are being stung twice
Domino's Pizza franchisees say a new campaign promoting a no-questions-asked guarantee has led to a spike in unfounded complaints.
Small Business
Pope Joan bans cash after three robberies
Increasing numbers of cafes are ditching cash due to security concerns.
Do you work from home when sick?
It's another way for companies to squeeze out more productivity, or staff to demonstrate commitment and hang on to their job.