Off Ya Tree: Famed bong retailer enters liquidation as a dozen stores remain open
The business behind alternative clothing, body piercing, and bong retailer Off Ya Tree has fallen into liquidation, as the retail chain assures customers a dozen stores will remain operational.
Polly Waffle returns to Aussie shelves on Friday, but not in the form you remember
South Australian confectioners Menz, which acquired the rights to the Polly Waffle chocolate in 2019, has confirmed the sweet treat will return to supermarket shelves on Friday in a new format.
Opinion: A positive small business perspective on grocery chain partnerships
Leigh Edward, CEO of Ferndale Foods Australia, explains how grocery chain partnerships not only support their business but also contribute to the economic wellbeing of our local communities.
Loyalty programs should encourage competition. The reality may be the opposite
Loyalty programs enable firms to offer significantly lower prices to some of their customers. You’d think this would encourage strong competition. But that isn’t always what actually happens.
ARA CEO reveals retailers’ wishlist for May budget
As the largest private sector employer in the country, retail must remain a prime focus for governments, writes Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra.
Circularity pioneer Seljak Brand calls time for its “closed loop” blankets
Seljak Brand, one of the pioneers of Australia’s circular economy, has decided to close its recycled blankets business.
Merino wool wedding dress designer wins AgriFutures innovation award
South Australian wedding dress couturier Nikki Atkinson has tapped into the fine, soft qualities of Merino wool to launch a bespoke wedding dress brand capturing the hearts of country couples.
How The Moissanite Company leveraged TikTok to build a $7.25 million business
Makayla Donovan, founder of the Brisbane-based bridal jewellery company, The Moissanite Company, turned a $10,000 investment into $7.25 million in just three years.
Colette, The Daily Edited parent Marquee Retail Group collapses into administration
Marquee Retail Group said its unplanned downturn in sales from October 2023 to March 2024 was a result of rising inflation and interest rates.
L’Occitane sells Melbourne-founded Grown Alchemist in $46 million deal
Melbourne-founded skincare brand Grown Alchemist will return to private ownership in a deal worth $46 million, two years after it was acquired by global beauty giant L'Occitane Group.
Higher wages and energy bills fuelling ‘cost of trading crisis’ for retailers
Wage costs, energy costs and insurance premiums were cited as the three biggest constraints on business success by retailers.
Solomon Lew to demerge Peter Alexander and Smiggle from Premier Investments
Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy.
