Jamie's Italian workers told to wait for two weeks' wages
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's company had found an operator to run its chain of restaurants in Australia before it called in administrators.
Wesfarmers squashes talk of Fletcher Building stake
Wesfarmers has confirmed that it has not bought a stake in New Zealand construction and materials company Fletcher Building.
Myer calls in big gun Mark Korda to soften up landlords
Besieged department store Myer has brought in high-profile restructuring and insolvency administrator Mark Korda to help it try to squeeze out from under suffocating leases.
Toys R Us' Australia stores likely to be saved through Asia play
Thousands of Australian Toys R Us workers appear likely to have their jobs saved through a deal to merge the bankrupt retailer's local operations with its Asian business.
Fund buys 5 per cent of possible Wesfarmers target Fletcher for mystery owner
Sydney based fund manager Ellerston Capital has amassed a 5 per cent stake on behalf of a secret investor in Fletcher Building.
Retailers start mid-year winter sales early as warm weather bites
Retailers, who are already facing sluggish consumer spending, are under increasing pressure from the unseasonably warm weather across the country.
This billionaire toy executive has a last-ditch mission to save Toys R Us, before it's too late
Isaac Larian, CEO and founder of the toy giant MGA Entertainment, plans to submit a formal bid to buy 274 Toys R Us stores and use the brand name.
Fletcher 'makes sense' for Wesfarmers but pressing issue looms large
New Zealand construction and industrial materials company Fletcher Building could be the turnaround story Wesfarmers is looking.
Wesfarmers' eyes strife-ridden NZ group Fletcher Building
There is growing speculation the Perth-headquartered giant has identified a potential acquisition target.
As consumers turn off soft drinks, Coke looks for new X-factor
Soft-drink giant Coca-Cola Amatil is turning to Australia's start-up community to bring some innovative vigour to its business.
Kogan.com branches into broadband
Kogan.com is stepping further outside of its core online retail business.
Amazon's Aussie boss speaks, many ears listen
The man Australian retail CEOs probably fear the most made a rare public appearance in Sydney on Tuesday.
John Johnston, 99, makes bid for Godfreys, which he joined in 1936
John Johnston first took a job at the Australian vacuum cleaner chain Godfreys before World War II had broken out.
Half of Myer investors stuck with shares they can't sell
At least half of Myer's shareholders are trapped with parcels of stock too small to sell.
Myer shares soar on DJs takeover talk
Myer's market value jumped by $29 million on Friday off a rumour that David Jones was considering buying its arch rival.
No vote needed for City Chic sale, says Specialty Fashion
Specialty Fashion Group says it is not required to give shareholders a say on whether or not to offload what some consider to be the most valuable part of the challenged retailer's business.
'Pay now!': Trump may troll Amazon, but White House holds its fire
President Donald Trump appears to have the knives out for Amazon. But inside the White House, there are no plans for action against the company.
'Investors in dark' over bid to carve up Katies, Rivers owner
Private equity giant Anchorage Capital Partners has lobbed a $100 million bid to carve up troubled retailer Specialty Fashion Group.
Wesfarmers' Scott sharpens the axe on Bunnings UK
Wesfarmers searches for a buyer for Bunnings UK
'It was never going to work': Bunnings expected to struggle for buyers in UK
Wesfarmers will face an uphill battle finding a buyer for its beleaguered home improvement venture in the UK and Ireland, according to one experienced local retailer.
Fashion retailer Sambag closes shop after 22 years in business
Fashion brand Sambag, known for being worn by A-listers such as Elle Macpherson, is shutting down after 22 years in business.
Oroton creditors back $25m rescue plan
Oroton creditors have backed a $25 million rescue plan that will hand control to major shareholder Will Vicars and safeguard 350 jobs.
Myer boss Garry 'Bruiser' Hounsell meets his match
Garry Hounsell has a bit of a reputation as a corporate bruiser, but he knows when to back down.
Billabong surrenders to bid from Quiksilver owner
Billabong investors surrendered to a takeover bid from Quiksilver owners, Boardriders, after the suitor sweetened its offer ahead of the meeting.
Gibson, guitar maker for Elvis and B.B. King, hit by $700m debt blues
Elvis Presley changed history on a Gibson J200. B.B. King risked his life for his guitar. Now, after 116 years, the devil's knocking on Gibson's door.
'I've got this bloody will to succeed': Myer's Hounsell won't give up the fight
It was a cool morning on October 6 last year when two men sat down to discuss the future of Australia’s most famous store. It ended badly and now Myer's Garry Hounsell and Solly Lew are locked in battle.
Dressed to kill: what's Solly Lew really up to at Myer?
The battle with the board of Myer escalates
Myer's $467m loss the 'final nail' for board, says Solomon Lew
Myer's largest shareholder says it would have been even worse without the company's "mathematical gymnastics".
Senate inquiry will have 'good look' at franchising
After a raft of scandals some of the biggest names in Australian business are facing a political probe.
Myer will need to pay a new chief executive danger money
The most worrying part of Myer's half-year result wasn’t the $476.22 million loss.
Small Business
Fintech adoption speeds up in Australia
The impact of fintechs is spreading in the Australian market.
Copper wiring proves durable for small telco
Small business confidence is holding steady at one of the highest levels recorded in the last seven years.