Business
Companies
Bauer chief determined to proceed with $40m Pac Mags deal with Seven
Bauer Media chief executive Brendon Hill has not been deterred by failed negotiations with Mercury Capital, adamant to get his merger with Pacific Magazines over the line.
- by Zoe Samios
Latest
Retail
'Deteriorating market': Why Kaufland pulled the plug on its Australian dream
Lacklustre local retail conditions and trouble on Kaufland's homefront were behind the German giant's shock exit, says former Myer boss Bernie Brookes.
- by Dominic Powell and Simon Johanson
Retail
Fashion chain Jeanswest to close 37 stores, shed 260 jobs
National fashion chain Jeanswest will shutter nearly 40 stores across the country, running the tally of retail store closures to over 200 in the new year.
- by Dominic Powell
Regulation
iSignthis top rating downgraded then reinstated by ISS arm
Suspended tech stock iSignthis lost its 'prime' rating from ISS ESG one day after the controversial company was touting its success in receiving the highly coveted rating.
- by Colin Kruger
Retail
Coles, Woolies to accept spotty tomatoes, deformed apples as supply concerns rise
Coles and Woolworths are accepting misshapen produce as part of a push to support Australia's drought and fire-affected growers.
- by Dominic Powell
Retail
'Gobsmacked': German retail giant Kaufland abandons Australia, adding to retail woes
German hypermarket Kaufland says it will make an "orderly withdrawal" from the Australian market to focus further on its European investments.
- by Dominic Powell and Simon Johanson
Opinion
Governance
Business leaders see the light of 'moral capitalism' at Davos
It is becoming increasingly clear that corporate heavyweights are changing their ways in order to protect profits and retain their social licences to operate.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Gaming & wagering
Crown class action blocked from lifting gag on arrested China staff
Crown Resorts employees who were charged with gambling-related crimes in China cannot assist shareholders in preparing a lawsuit against the casino giant, a court has ruled.
- by Patrick Hatch
Commercial real estate
Mall landlords 'spooked' by collapse of high-profile retailers
Landlords will be forced to renegotiate rents as store closures bite occupancy rates and income from malls, retailers say.
- by Simon Johanson and Dominic Powell
Crown Unmasked
James Packer to be grilled at Crown casino inquiry
James Packer and his executives Guy Jalland and Michael Johnston, and Crown Resorts executive chairman John Alexander will all be called to give evidence.
- by Patrick Hatch
Broadcast rights
Fetch TV confirms broadcasting deal with Eurosport
Australians will soon be able to watch Discovery's sports network Eurosport on Fetch TV.
- by Zoe Samios