Aussie retailers unlocking global markets
The boom of the digital economy has paved the way for Australian technological innovation to shine on the world stage, as local brands including Canva, Atlassian and SEEK power businesses worldwide.
Riot Art & Craft shuts 56 stores, as pressure mounts on retailers
Art supplies retailer Riot Art & Craft has closed its 56 stores, after being placed in liquidation last week.
Why $20 million online rug retailer Miss Amara rescued a party shirt business from liquidation
Online rug retailer Miss Amara has relaunched YP Threads, a Brisbane-based party shirt business that went into liquidation in June, after acquiring it for an undisclosed sum.
With a fully remote team, and growing sales, e-commerce retailer MTB Direct launches in New Zealand
Fast-growing Australian retailer MTB Direct has expanded into New Zealand, spurred on by growing consumer demand for mountain bikes during the coronavirus pandemic.
G-Star Raw: 57 stores closed and 200 jobs lost as no buyer found for collapsed chain
Denim fashion chain G-Star Raw has closed 57 stores, and 200 jobs have been lost, after no buyer was found for the collapsed retailer.
Collapsed T.M. Lewin Australia owes $10 million as unsolicited suitors line up
Administrators for T.M. Lewin Australia are considering whether to re-open some of the brand's retail stores to help clear stock ahead of a formal sale process.
T.M. Lewin Australia collapses into administration, as UK-based parent restructures
T.M. Lewin Australia has collapsed into voluntary administration following a decision by its UK parent company to close all its stores in an emergency restructure deal.
Crumpler to share office space with Tigerlily in coronavirus-inspired sharing deal
Crumpler has inked a deal with Tigerlily that will see both retailers share IT, warehouse and office resources to save costs in the wake of COVID-19.
US stationery business buys up Kikki.K, saving hundreds of jobs
Shareholders have voted to sell Australian stationery brand Kikki.K to US-based Erin Condren Designs, in a deal that will see the majority of employees keep their jobs.
Big retailers continue “immoral” squeeze on small suppliers, using COVID-19 as excuse
The ACCC is looking into claims big retailers are using COVID-19 to squeeze suppliers by demanding heavy discounts and delaying payments.
“Doesn’t make sense”: Aussie Disposals owner slams Victorian government’s business-crushing lockdowns
The owner of collapsed camping retailer Aussie Disposals has lashed out at Daniel Andrews' response to the coronavirus crisis.
Aussie Disposals collapses after bushfires and COVID-19 tear through business
Outdoor retailer Aussie Disposals has collapsed into voluntary administration and will terminate some of its 120 workers in the coming weeks.