‘Merchants are in better shape than last year’: Australia Post urges early Christmas shopping, looks to hire 7000 staff
Online shoppers should start tackling their Christmas list 108 days early to avoid delays and disruption, Australia Post says.
Aldi celebrates convenience-driven Melbourne Corner Store opening with coffee for 37 cents
Aldi has brought its Corner Store concept to the Melbourne CBD, offering shoppers a cup of coffee for only 37 cents on opening day.
After a whirlwind two years, it’s time for online retailers to shed the bad habits and get back to basics
Over the past two years, many businesses grew that otherwise wouldn’t have, or shouldn’t have. Bad habits were formed while the going was good, and now those bad habits are being shown up.
Retail sales growth up 5.5% this year, as inflation sets in
Australian retail sales are on the rise — but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more.
Kim Kardashian puts small Aussie business on centre stage with Instagram post
Natural Patch Co produces all natural, stick on bug repellent patches, which won over one of the most famous women in the world.
Can do attitude: Dan Murphy’s offers on-the-spot job interviews as it gears up for Christmas rush
Dan Murphy's on Monday announced it will provide on-the-spot job interviews across its retail empire, offering curious patrons and genuine jobseekers alike the opportunity to hop behind the counter.
“We can’t believe Oprah is a customer”: Aussie lifestyle brand screams down the house after TV icon’s glowing review
The Beysis team were immediately snowed in by an "avalanche of orders from the US" after Oprah posted about the company's water bottle on Instagram.
NRA CEO quits amid vaping furore as rumours of redundancies swirl
Dominique Lamb has resigned as CEO of the National Retailers Association (NRA), amid concerns about the association's possible ties to the vaping industry.
Australia Post confirms review of 30 metro post offices as foot traffic declines
Australia Post is reportedly reconsidering the future of around 30 metropolitan branches, as pandemic-era habits and a turn to online solutions reduce foot traffic in built-up areas.
Bega, RM Williams and now David Jones? ‘Twiggy’ Forrest in rumours to purchase the retail icon
A number of interested firms have entered talks to purchase David Jones, rumoured among them is 'Twiggy' Forrest's private investment arm
Meet the Pitch winner: Fashion startup Zipr set to shake up the secondhand retail market
With $100,000 AWS Activate credits on hand, Zipr founder Amber Linz is looking to tap into the $605 billion social commerce market.
Award-winning luxury skincare retailer L’Occitane gets green tick for first global Green Store
French retailer L'Occitane's Green Store at Westfield Bondi Junction has been recognised for its commitment to a more sustainable and greener future for the beauty and retail industries.