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Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

The new iPhone model, government policies and unseasonably warm weather have all helped prop up retail sales ahead of a much-anticipated cash rate decision.

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair

Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

Say hello digital 'kitty', goodbye to freeloading mates

An Aussie-inspired app lets people pre-pay before a group event, hens' night or holiday so there's no need to waste time chasing up freeloading mates.

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Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

YouTube retains its crown as a place of belonging and entertainment for Australia's Generation Z, according to this year's YouthInsight survey.

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

Cybersecurity concerns spark online shopping warning

A warning has been issued about buying products through overseas websites, with concerns customer data could be compromised and increase cyberattack risks.

Against the odds, tiny town bookshop spreads the love

Against the odds, tiny town bookshop spreads the love

Bricks-and-mortar stores like Nice Stack of Books in the town of Meeniyan, Victoria - population 840 - are helping people re-discover the magic of book shops.

Coles, Woolies workers to strike in 'historic first'

Coles, Woolies workers to strike in 'historic first'

Workers at Coles and Woolworths fed up with low pay and unsafe conditions are set to strike but the supermarkets say customers won't be disrupted.

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Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner posts record FY sales

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner posts record FY sales

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner posts record FY sales

Smiggle, Peter Alexander owner posts record FY sales

Premier Investments grew sales 9.7 per cent in 2022/23 despite higher cost-of-living pressures.

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer's best sales level in nearly two decades last year

Myer has total sales of $3.37 billion in 2022/23, its most since 2005, but sales are down so far in the new fiscal year as consumers tighten their belts.

Australia Post seeks to increase stamp price to $1.50

Australia Post seeks to increase stamp price to $1.50

Australia Post seeks to increase stamp price to $1.50

Australia Post seeks to increase stamp price to $1.50

Australia Post has lodged an application with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to increase the price of postage by 25 per cent.

Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites

Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites

Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites

Sales down at Harvey Norman as cost of living bites

Harvey Norman is confident its strong balance sheet can see it through a consumer slowdown, even as falling sales cause profits at the retailer to tumble.

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Crunching the numbers on climate risk without greenwash

Australian companies face mandatory climate reporting as consumers and investors demand information they can trust and action to prevent even higher costs.

Kmart sales up as cost-conscious shoppers hunt bargains

Kmart sales up as cost-conscious shoppers hunt bargains

Kmart sales up as cost-conscious shoppers hunt bargains

Kmart sales up as cost-conscious shoppers hunt bargains

Record annual earnings at Kmart have helped propel Wesfarmers to a $2.5 billion full-year profit, as consumers become more cost-conscious.

Endeavour Group raises a glass as profit lifts to $529m

Endeavour Group raises a glass as profit lifts to $529m

Endeavour Group raises a glass as profit lifts to $529m

Endeavour Group raises a glass as profit lifts to $529m

The company that owns Dan Murphy's, BWS and more than 300 licensed pubs in Australia has lifted its profit even as consumers grapple with economic pressures.

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JB Hi-Fi full-year profit dials down to $524m

Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi says sales were up 4.3 per cent to $9.63 billion for the 12 months to June 30, but costs rose even more.

NSW to pay for light rail construction nuisance

Two businesses have succeeded in claims the construction of the Sydney light rail created nuisance, with damages for other businesses to be determined.

Phone intercepts key to robbery case against jeweller

Police are waiting for transcriptions of telephone intercepts to back up allegations a Sydney jeweller tried to rip off an insurer by robbing his own store.

Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in

Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.

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Seven's appeal puts 7-Eleven delivery service at risk

Seven Network has appealed a court decision stripping it of the 7NOW trade mark sought by 7-Eleven for use in its own Australian delivery service.

Interest rate hikes cloud outlook for mid-year sales

Retailers are hopeful Australians will spend big during the end of financial year sales, even if they don't come out in large numbers.

Tough penalties for abusing, assaulting retail workers

Penalties for abusing or assaulting NSW retail workers are being ramped in response to the rising tide of verbal and physical attacks on shop workers.

Retail Food Group says rate hikes slowing sales growth

Retail Food Group says sales growth has moderated to just 2.2 per cent over the past 21 weeks.

Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards

Transport workers are protesting at Aldi stores as the union says the German supermarket giant is putting drivers under pressure.

Domino's Pizza to close stores, exit Danish market

Dominos Pizza Enterprises has failed grow its delivery orders and is closing stores, and exiting the Danish market.

Drivers face pump pain as profits fuel inflation debate

Motorists are being urged to shop around before the three-day weekend as international research suggests company profits are pushing up inflation.

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