Domino's promises to not buy shares while CEO is selling them

Domino's Pizza has moved to assure investors it would not buy back shares while its chief executive was selling them, after shareholders raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest.

'Miss, miss, miss': the party is over at Domino's

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When a company announces a $300 million share buyback, misses key financial targets and reveals its chief executive is selling shares, it's a sign that's the party is over.

Domino's quizzed over $300m share buyback

Domino's Pizza has faced tough questions over a $300 million share buyback it had hoped would be a sweetener for shareholder on a day that otherwise wreaked havoc on their investments.

Masters stores to reopen as shopping malls in time for Christmas

Ten former Masters stores across the country will reopen as shopping malls in time for Christmas, with another 30 to follow in 2018.

'Not worth the stress' - Domino's stores feel the squeeze

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Behind the numbers of yesterday's Domino's announcements are franchisees who feel like they are being treated unfairly

$1b wiped off Domino's shares in minutes

Domino's Pizza has suffered an investor savaging that saw its share price plunge more than 20 per cent after it failed to meet its own targets for profit and predicted softer growth in the coming year.

New name, fashion tenants for struggling Harbour Town

H&M; signs on as anchor tenant in new-look development to be known as District Docklands.

JB Hi-Fi says gadget makers' love will help fight Amazon

Electronics suppliers value how JB Hi-Fi "brings their products to life" in the eyes of shoppers, which will be an important buffer if Amazon unleashes a price war in Australia, the retailer's boss says.

Gadgets power up JB Hi-Fi's net profit

Strong sales growth in phones, computers, audio equipment and home appliance has helped JB Hi-Fi to record a 13 per cent boost in net profit.

Baby Bunting's investors throw a wobbly over prams

Investors in Baby Bunting have thrown something of a tantrum after the company warned of slower sales, particularly of prams, in recent weeks.

Amazon not so scary, says Blundy's big box retail owner

Aventus says it has nothing to fear from the looming arrival of Amazon in Australia as its diverse tenant mix will buffer its earnings.

'Motorists may end up paying more' under BP-Woolies deal

The competition watchdog is holding up the $1.8 billion sale of Woolworths' service stations to BP over fears it could drive up how much motorists pay for fuel.

Global giant Unilever snaps up ice cream icon Weis

Global food giant Unilever has snapped up Australian ice cream company Weis, maker of the iconic Mango and Cream Bar.

Anaemic wage growth sends consumer mood to 16-month low

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment slipped to its lowest in more than a year in August as worries over family finances swamped increasing optimism about the economic outlook.

Is this the way to lure tenants to retail strips?

An influx of fashion brands is driving down vacancies on one of Melbourne's leading retail strips, as is an innovative approach to leasing.

Amazon's Australian invasion: separating hype from reality

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Amazon, the $US500 billion ($630 billion) gorilla stalking Australian retail, took a giant step towards establishing a bona fide e-commerce presence in this country last week.

Gap stores to close in Australia after Oroton pulls pin

American fashion retailer Gap will shut its doors in Australia within the next six months.

The five things that save businesses from Amazon's grip

Almost nothing seems out of reach for Amazon these days. But the online giant can't disrupt everything, Morgan Stanley says.

The man leading Amazon's Australian invasion

Amazon has revealed it will parachute one of its German directors into Australia to lead its assault on the local retail sector.

Battered retail stocks become contrarians' choice

As earnings season is kicking into gear, some investors and analysts sense opportunity in a handful of beaten-down retailers. They're not for the faint of heart.

'Just the start': Amazon to create 'hundreds of jobs' in Australia

Amazon has a seemingly insatiable need for human labour to fuel its explosive growth.

Bosses are more worried about Amazon than Trump

What keeps corporate leaders up at night? More than anything, it's the rising super power that is Amazon.

Apple shares hit record on expectations for new iPhones

Apple sold just more than 41 million iPhones in the June quarter, and forecasts a stronger-than-expected September quarter boosted by new iPhones that it will release later this year.

Domino's pizzas more expensive in image revamp

This weekend Domino's will launch its new menu which including 20 new pizzas and side dishes, in a bid to revitalise its brand.

Death by Amazon: It's a money-printing machine

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Since 1997, when it floated on the sharemarket, Amazon has evolved into one of the century's greatest wealth-generating machines. It's become so powerful researchers have built a Death by Amazon index of companies it leaves in its wake.

Apple bins cheap iPods in step towards oblivion

Venerable digital music player nears extinction, as nano and shuffle models are discontinued.

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.

Beer sales are down - especially among millennials

Apparently, younger generations prefer drinking wine and spirits to beer.

Amazon's falling profit just makes it more dangerous

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Australia's retail and video streaming companies should be shivering with fear at Amazon's latest earnings result.