“We’re having too much fun”: Why Shippit is still focused on solving Australia’s delivery problems as its valuation has tripled
Rob Hango-Zada says that he and his co-founder William On are often asked what their exit strategy for Shippit is. His answer is that they don't have one, because they're "having too much fun solving the problem".
Adore Beauty records $200 million in revenue for the financial year, with 60% attributed to its loyalty program
Speaking to SmartCompany Plus earlier this year about the loyalty program, senior loyalty and retention manager Miranda Bliss said it had "definitely exceeded all expectations".
Ever wanted to own a vending machine? Here’s why I walked away from a seven-figure business opportunity
Forget Bitcoin — vending machines are where the riches are at. Here's how SBO founder Jason Andrew almost bought a vending machine business.
American chain Planet Smoothie expands into Australia with two Melbourne stores
Kahala Brands, the franchisor and owner of the Planet Smoothie brand, has collaborated with the Docklands-based Smoothie Group to expand into Australia.
7-Eleven hike famous $1 coffees by 100% as inflation bites convenience giant
7-Eleven Australia announced the news in a Facebook post, confirming the price for a regular-sized coffee would rise to $2 on Tuesday, October 4.
No evening penalty rates and 60 hours a week without overtime: Apple faces union wrath over new agreement
Following communication breakdowns, the Australian Services Union and the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association are taking their bargaining stoush with Apple to the Fair Work Commission.
“We were wrong”: Kogan posts $35.5 million loss, flags headcount reduction as e-commerce cools
A major slowdown in Australian e-commerce spending has seen Kogan report its first loss since the company's 2016 ASX listing, forcing the retailer to reassess its product line and start reducing its employee headcount.
Shopify Capital: E-commerce giant to offer loans of up to $2.5 million to Australian businesses
E-commerce platform Shopify has introduced a new business financing product to the Australian market, offering up to $2.5 million in funds repayable as a percentage of future sales.
Youth unemployment hits 44-year-low, putting retailers on notice ahead of the busy Christmas rush
Australia's youth unemployment rate has fallen to just 7%, new data shows, suggesting businesses reliant on junior staff may find it difficult to build their headcount ahead of the looming Christmas rush.
Allergy-friendly spread business Buddee lands $1 million deals with Coles and Woolworths
Buddee is Seong-Lee Ang and Rodney Chieng’s answer to the no-nut policy across Australian schools.
“Just the beginning”: Showpo partners with Meta to trial 3D models
Showpo has commenced a new trial today, using artificial intelligence to generate automated and inclusive ad creative using 3D models in an effort to improve diversity.
“Racist asshats”: Whittaker’s Maori label backlash prompts outpouring of support
Whittaker's new Maori label has been compared to the "forced mandated injection" by some disgruntled customers rejecting the celebration of New Zealand's diversity.
