Taco Bell tries to make it third time lucky in Australia

The country's largest KFC franchisee plans to have at least three Taco Bell stores operating in Australia by the end of next year

Crunch time as OrotonGroup ponders future

OrotonGroup is on the verge of deciding to either sell, privatise, recapitalise or refinance its troubled handbag and fashion accessories company.

Broo beer shares soar on China distribution deal

Shares in Aussie beer maker Broo have soared to their highest in a year on the back of a Chinese distribution deal.

David Jones bets on service to beat Amazon

Upmarket department store David Jones hopes its "premium" service, in-store experience and ability to price-match on select products will help it stay ahead of online retail rivals, including Amazon.

'We are only just getting started': Myer finishes round one amid retail upheaval

For Australia's $300 billion retail sector, it was a week of waiting around to see who would show up.

No winners in latest chapter of sorry Myer saga

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Arch enemies, Myer's largest shareholder, Solomon Lew, and its new chairman, Garry Hounsell, both claimed victory following the company's annual meeting on Friday.

'Apocalypse didn't happen': Amazon keeps users guessing

As we edge closer to Amazon's official launch - speculated to be sometime today or next week - online users are keeping themselves entertained.

Myer hit with first strike on exec pay in symbolic win for Lew

Solomon Lew's Premier Investments has won a symbolic victory against Myer's board by rallying enough investors to secure a "first strike" against the company's remuneration report.

G'day Amazon, here's what Australians want to buy online

Electronics retailers beware. Shoppers in Australia are most likely to turn to Amazon's new Australian site for electrical appliances, followed by clothing, shoes and cosmetics, according to UBS research.

Myer set to survive Lew's insurgency

Myer's board appears set to make it through its AGM largely unscathed.

Woolworths looks at new 'dark stores' to fight Amazon

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Woolworths will open as many as four new "dark stores" used to pack and ship online orders by the end of next year, as Australia's largest supermarket prepares to defend itself from Amazon.

How Aussie brothers have made a killing selling on Amazon

Amazon is set to launch in Australia on Friday but Swanwick Sleep has already thrived selling through the internet giant.

Coca-Cola Amatil to cut prices in non-fizzy drink push

Coca-Cola Amatil will cut the price of beverages outside its core fizzy drinks range as part of a $40 million push to revive sales.

Please, Amazon, can you start with bathroom supplies?

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Thanks to the retail experiment I conducted over the past month in buying bathroom supplies, I can say with confidence that one of the largest retail operators in this space is in for a nasty shock.

How Amazon will change the way we shop

Amazon's long-awaited arrival on our shores will double the rate at which Australians are moving online to buy things, according to new research into how the e-commerce giant will change the way we shop.

'Let's make history!' - Amazon set to open in Australia this week

Retail insiders have for some time said Amazon would choose to starting trading from its Australian website before this week's "Black Friday" shopping event, and the accompanying "Cyber Monday" online discounting event.

Struggling retailer Specialty Fashion to close 300 stores amid shareholder revolt

The company behind Millers, Katies, Autograph, Crossroads, City Chic and Rivers will close hundreds of stores.

Baby Bunting investors throw tantrum over downgrade

Baby Bunting investors have punished the retailer after it cut its profit forecast amid heavy competitor discounting and trouble stocking a popular range of baby car seats.

'More shoppers': Amazon welcome for growing Kogan

Kogan chief executive and founder Ruslan Kogan has tried to reassure investors that the business will benefit, rather than suffer, from the arrival of Amazon in Australia.

David Jones dip highlights department store struggles

A deep sales slump at David Jones has underlined the tough conditions in the department store sector.

Victoria's Secret has an undies problem, says Wall Street

First it was bras. Now Wall Street thinks Victoria's Secret has its knickers in a twist.

Bunnings losses in the UK are about to get even worse

Bunnings' jaunt into the United Kingdom and Ireland is about to get tougher, with parent company Wesfarmers saying that the heavy losses the hardware chain is running up will get worse before they get better.

Harvey rides out investor revolt to make it 30 years in charge

Billionaire retail veteran Gerry Harvey has made it into his 30th year as Harvey Norman chairman, surviving a significant shareholder revolt over directors' pay and a perceived lack of board renewal.

Fair dinkum Australian retailers can resist Amazon - 'Frenzy' founder

Australian retailers are closer to being "Amazon ready" but need to focus on customer service to avoid a hammering when the e-commerce giant starts trading here, according to the co-founder of the Click Frenzy online shopping event.

Internet hasn't killed retail and it won't, says mall chairman

Physical retail stores in Australia had a "good future" regardless of the arrival of Amazon, according to the chairman of the retail property group Vicinity Centres, Peter Hay.

Australia: a nation of cash-poor millionaires

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The average Australian household now has more than a million dollars in net wealth. The trouble is we are becoming increasingly cash poor.

Belconnen residents spending the most on fast food

While those eating out in Kingston spend the most per visit, a new analysis finds.

'Really, really close': Amazon confirms local launch strategy

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has said it will launch in Australia with both an online retail and a "marketplace" offering, confirming for the first time its plan of attack for the local market.

Industry expert says avocado prices won't drop

While many smashed avo fans will have been cheering the news overnight that avocado prices are set to drop, their excitement will be short lived.