Industries

More Australian retailers are joining in the Halloween festivities, making the most of the growing market by offering quirky, seasonal products before skipping to Christmas.

Small business groups are calling on the government to fund rapid antigen testing for businesses, as thousands of Melbourne retailers prepare to welcome shoppers in store.

Retailers are continually evolving their practices to become more sustainable despite the challenge of materials, processes and regulations.

The liquidator of Southern Bay Brewing — which collapsed into liquidation this week — says there is already some interest in the business’ assets from potential buyers. 

Returned children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us Australia has signed a long-term exclusive licence agreement to facilitate the return of the Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us brands to the United Kingdom.

Amid the post-COVID carnage, retailers must prioritise their customers and take time to reflect on old values or methods that may seem archaic, but go the distance. 

Small businesses are turning to private delivery services and doing their own parcel-runs, as delays at Australia Post push out delivery times by up to four weeks in the lead up to Christmas.

Australian food business Whole Kids has secured a Baby Shark-sized branding partnership that could get kids reaching for healthy snacks and parents reaching for their ear-plugs.

James Bartle says the report could mislead customers into thinking certain brands were sustainable or ethical when they aren’t.

Retailers that start their Christmas promotions in mid or late November will be too late.

The RBA said BNPL providers should not be able to prevent retailers from passing on the costs, in a decision marking a change of tune for the bank and a change of direction for the whole industry.

Melbourne clothing and accessories brand Elk is embracing ‘outdoor’ trading on the city’s first day out of lockdown by setting up clothing racks and marquees outside two of its stores.