Curious Planet to shut 63 stores as 2020 claims hundreds of retail scalps
Curious Planet will close all its retail stores by the end of March unless a last-minute buyer emerges.
Hundreds of jobs lost as Harris Scarfe prepares to shut 21 stores
Collapsed Australian department store Harris Scarfe has informed hundreds of workers they will lose their jobs in a round of store closures.
“Bland land”: Aussie department store Harris Scarfe falls into receivership
Harris Scarfe has fallen into receivership just weeks out from Christmas, with more than 1,800 workers facing an uncertain future.
Become sustainable, or die: Retail brands risk all by ignoring conscious consumers
Stop clinging to the belief that you ‘don’t need to worry’ about sustainability; the fate of your business might depend on it, writes Paul Elsibai.
Gift cards, clothes and cooking classes: What Australians will be splurging on this Christmas
From clothes and shoes to turkey and Christmas pudding, Australians are set to splurge hundreds of dollars this holiday season.
Christmas public holidays: Your guide to retail trading this festive season
What days are public holidays this Christmas and when can retail shops open? Here's SmartCompany's state-by-state guide to Christmas public holidays.
Almost 500 jobs gone as Ed Harry becomes the second major menswear chain to shut down in recent months
Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.
Warnings of more retail death as menswear retailer Ed Harry collapses, putting 498 jobs at risk
Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.
Retailers weigh in on “very tough” Christmas, but remain optimistic about 2019
Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year
Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
Ozplaza is a $120 million retail business with thousands of customers, but you’ve probably never heard of it
Many Aussies won't have heard of Ozplaza, but it's a company with thousands of customers, more warehouse space than Amazon, and over $120 million in revenue.
A league of their own: How sisters Chloe and Olivia Brookman created global lifestyle brand Olli Ella without a business plan
Sisters Chloe and Olivia Brookman have found success through their children's and decor brand Olli Ella. Here's how they've grown the brand.
