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Billion-dollar Christmas splurge a gift for retailers

Billion-dollar Christmas splurge a gift for retailers

Shoppers are tipped to spend $9 billion at stores in the week before Christmas, the Australian Retailers Association says.

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims

Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Shoppers wanting a more sustainable option have fresh protection against false environmental claims under principles for businesses released by the regulator.

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Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties

Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.

Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales

Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales

Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.

Hats off to the Forrests as they snap up Akubra

Hats off to the Forrests as they snap up Akubra

Australian businessman Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola have added handmade hat brand Akubra to the brands within their private investment group Tattarang.

Aussie supermarkets failing in war on plastic: audit

Aussie supermarkets failing in war on plastic: audit

Australian supermarkets have been given an F for fail on plastic waste reduction, with an audit detailing some disturbing practices.

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Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Ex-Woolies boss renews call for Endeavour chair to quit

Endeavour Group chairman Peter Hearl has rejected a call from ex-Woolworths CEO Roger Corbett for him to step down immediately.

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Businesses on Facebook, Instagram can be Meta-verified

Scammers are trying to impersonate companies online but businesses using Facebook or Instagram can trial a tool that could protect consumers and reputations.

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

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.

Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

Youth on YouTube with fries, wearing Cotton On: survey

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

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.

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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'

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.

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 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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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