Online florist Bloomex fined $1 million for fake ratings, misleading discounts
Online florist and gift retailer Bloomex has been fined $1 million for making false and misleading representations on its website.
How two damaged cans of seltzer almost cost this small Sydney brewer $12,000
Sydney-based boutique seltzer brewer Mode almost lost $12,000 in sales and stock after a shipment of 2,400 cans of vodka-distilled seltzer went missing on its way to a Melbourne customer.
Haircare for kids: Mimi debuts in 530 Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia
While Brisbane-based Mimi was initially launched as an e-commerce brand in April 2022, its founder Emma Mackenzie’s long-term strategy has always been aimed at pharmacy retail.
Bae Juice gets $1 million funding boost to take its Korean pear drink to the Big Apple
The $1 million funding round comes less than two years after Bae Juice secured its first seed investment of $500,000 at the end of 2022.
Ishka reappears on NSW Fair Trading complaints register after VIC public warning
Eclectic homewares, clothing, and jewellery retailer Ishka has reappeared on NSW Fair Trading's public complaints register, as the Victorian consumer watchdog urges shoppers to be careful when dealing with the business.
Online alcohol retailer Liquorkart Australia stops taking orders amid ongoing investigation
Liquorkart Australia attracted more than 130 complaints from customers in December 2023 and January 2024 alone.
Good dune business with you: Portable fridges and beach equipment a spending hotspot
Recent heatwaves may have driven many Victorians inside and under the cool breeze of an air-conditioner, but select retailers appear to have profited from upmarket coolers and lush outdoors accessories.
The Body Shop Australia in ‘crisis’ as parent company files for bankruptcy
The Body Shop operates about 100 stores in Australia and is said to be the most profitable international arm of the stricken business.
Muscle Nation bulks up its retail presence with new Rebel Sport partnership
Australian fitness apparel and supplement brand Muscle Nation is bulking up its bricks-and-mortar presence, securing Rebel Sport as its latest stockist.
Queensland launches inquiry into big four supermarkets over “outrageous prices”
The Queensland government has launched an inquiry to examine why climbing prices for fresh produce do not correlate with agricultural industry profits and whether consumers are being charged too much.
Second collapse in four years for Australian swimwear label Tigerlily
Australian fashion brand Tigerlily has called in voluntary administrators for the second time in four years, putting new question marks over the beachy-chic brand's future.
Liquor Loot collapses into administration in latest setback to online alcohol retail
Craft spirit subscription service Liquor Loot has called in the administrators, as consumers tighten their discretionary spending and government excises make high-end spirits increasingly expensive.
