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.
Lessons to learn from Target’s decline: Never take customers for fools
The decline of Target can teach other businesses with multiple brands what not to do. And a key lesson is to never abandon a successful marketing strategy.
Small businesses urge simple, safe and affordable OH&S rules for ‘COVIDSafe’ trading
COSBOA's Peter Strong says workplace guidance around coronavirus will need to be simplified if businesses are expected to comply with new OH&S regulations.
“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.
Court rules collapsed fashion retailer Colette by Colette Hayman doesn’t have to pay $650,000 in rent due to COVID-19
The Federal Court has ruled collapsed fashion retailer Colette by Colette Hayman will not need to pay $648,923 owing in rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Easter 2020: Your state-by-state guide to retail trading rules
Easter will be a very different occasion for business owners in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, however, retail trading rules still apply.
Kikki.K stores closed and 440 employees stood down, as search for new owner continues
Stationery brand Kikki.K has become the latest prominent Australian retailer to temporarily close its bricks-and-mortar stores in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Shop still open? What you can, can’t and shouldn’t do when trading through coronavirus
Retailers trading through the coronavirus need to make big changes to their operations. Here's some handy advice for those deciding what to do.
Jobs at risk as Tigerlily collapses into administration
Swimwear retailer Tigerlily has collapsed as woes for Australia's retail sector continue, compounded by fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adore Beauty founder Kate Morris rallies more than 130 e-commerce business owners in virtual ‘war room’ to tackle coronavirus
More than 130 e-commerce business owners have joined an exclusive virtual ‘war room’ to support each other through the COVID-19 crisis.
These bookshops are offering free local delivery for readers isolated because of coronavirus
Independent bookshops in Victoria are delivering books for free to readers who are in isolation at home due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19.