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Retailers feel pinch as shoppers stay home, spend less

Retailers feel pinch as shoppers stay home, spend less

The high cost of essentials such as health, education and housing are squeezing household budgets and leading to weak discretionary spending.

Rebel Sport CEO accused of secret affair with HR chief

Rebel Sport CEO accused of secret affair with HR chief

Rebel Sport CEO accused of secret affair with HR chief

Rebel Sport CEO accused of secret affair with HR chief

Super Retail Group, owner of Rebel Sport and BCF, faces court action over claims of bullying and an undisclosed relationship between the CEO and another exec.

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Social media giants put on notice over stabbing content

Political leaders are calling for an overhaul of social media platforms and harsher penalties following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack

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Woolies dubbed a 'model accused' over $1m pay bungle

Woolies dubbed a 'model accused' over $1m pay bungle

Supermarket giant Woolworths is facing up to $10 billion in fines after it admitted in court to underpaying about 1200 workers more than $1 million in leave.

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Bunnings baulks at firmer rules around plant suppliers

Hardware giant Bunning Warehouse could be included in a mandatory code of conduct aimed at major supermarkets, with concerns raised about plant suppliers.

Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown

Coles, Woolworths bosses set for Senate showdown

The heads of Coles and Woolworths will be grilled by a Senate committee examining supermarket prices as debate rages about the power of the two retail giants.

Fashion brand Marquee Retail appoints administrators

The company that owns affordable handbag brand Colette by Colette Hayman and luxury bag brand The Daily Edited will keep stores open as it explores a sale.

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Easter trouble for workers 'just doing their jobs'

Easter trouble for workers 'just doing their jobs'

Easter trouble for workers 'just doing their jobs'

Easter trouble for workers 'just doing their jobs'

One shopper's Easter egg is another retail worker's dreaded shift as last minute shopping risks more verbal abuse from customers, a retail union warns.

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

Plans to break up supermarkets 'deficient': Nationals

The Nationals say breaking up supermarkets to stop price gouging is important but they have preferenced a divestiture deal with the Liberals over the Greens.

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big business accused of protecting price gouging

Big corporations have been accused of waging a "war on divestiture" to protect their ability to price gouge and profiteer.

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

'It's got to stop': jail proposed for posting crimes

A two-year social media ban or prison could be on the cards for Australians who glamorise their crimes, under the coalition's plan to address youth offending.

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Online shopping is forcing down prices by $1100 a year

Greater competition from online shopping is forcing down the price of some goods, research has found, and could have a bigger impact in the future.

'Brazen' CBD crime wave shakes business confidence

'Brazen' CBD crime wave shakes business confidence

'Brazen' CBD crime wave shakes business confidence

'Brazen' CBD crime wave shakes business confidence

Police will be out in force in Adelaide's CBD as businesses hold a summit into retail crime after a series of shoplifting incidents and assaults on staff.

Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO

Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO

Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO

Myer names ex-Qantas exec Olivia Wirth as its next CEO

The former chief executive of Qantas Loyalty will become the next Myer chief executive when current CEO John King retires in June.

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Coles faces competitive pressure from online retailers

The head of one of Australia's two big supermarkets says the sector is becoming increasingly competitive and online retailers are part of the story.

Fashion retailer sued over 'frustrating' parcel delays

The owner of Katies, Rivers and Noni B has said it will defend a "flawed" lawsuit brought by the consumer watchdog over the alleged slow delivery of parcels.

Sales, dividend down as retail slump hits Harvey Norman

Ongoing macroeconomic headwinds have buffeted Harvey Norman's profits but the retailer insists its property portfolio keeps its balance sheet in good health.

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

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Resilient travel demand propels Flight Centre earnings

Australians' insatiable appetite for travel amid falling discretionary spending has helped Flight Centre to a solid sales lift in the first half of 2023/24.

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

The trick to harnessing artificial intelligence is to get clear evidence and guidance on how humans and machines should share the workload, a tech leader says.

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Cost savings, not saving the planet, are front of mind for Aussie businesses working on decarbonisation plans, and they're lagging their peers, a survey finds.

Record first-half sales for Temple & Webster

Despite cost-of-living pressures, furniture e-retailer Temple & Webster says it had $254 million in first-half sales, up 23 per cent from a year ago.

JB Hi-Fi beats expectations despite H1 profit fall

JB Hi-Fi shares rose five per cent in early trading after the consumer electronics retailer announced its net profit dropped 20 per cent in the first half.

Swifties blow big bucks on prized tour merchandise

Swifties have already spent up big on Eras Tour tickets and now they are lining up for merchandise ahead of the pop superstar's upcoming Australian concerts.

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