John Cootes Furniture to close after 35 years due to heightened competition and “softer market conditions”
Australian homewares retailer John Cootes Furniture will close after its owners were unable to find a buyer for the chain.
As Coles and Woolies focus on plastic bags, Costco is preparing to battle Amazon
While the ‘big two’ supermarkets have been focused on the war on plastic and the threat of Aldi, Costco is quietly expanding to compete with Amazon.
Major shoe retailer begins rolling out same-day delivery as speed trumps price for online retail
Australian retailers offering same-day delivery is becoming a reality for shoppers across the country. Shoe retailer Accent Group the latest to get on board.
The most visited shopping websites in Australia revealed
JB Hi-Fi is leading the pack when it comes to the most visited Australian shopping websites, according to analysis by coupon site Cuponation.
“Straight from the Amazon Prime playbook”: Coles unveils new $10-a-month ‘flybuys max’ loyalty program
Supermarket giant Coles has taken the wraps off its new ‘flybuys max’ higher-tier loyalty program, offering customers discounts and free home delivery.
JD Sports continues Australian offensive with new stores in Perth and Brisbane
Global sportswear retailer JD Sports is pushing ahead with its rapid expansion across Australia, revealing plans to open new stores in Perth and Brisbane.
Why more and more Australian retailers want shoppers to know about their ‘green’ credentials
Australian supermarkets phasing out single-use plastic bags is just one example of how retailers are fiercely engaged in a race to be “green”
Cobbler Plus and Watch Works collapse as administrators blame “stubbornly high” retail rent costs
Cobbler Plus and Watch Works, a chain of 114 watch and shoe repair businesses across Australia has entered voluntary administration.
From Golden Age to the Silicon Age of retail
From bricks-and-mortar stores to online retailers: the Silicon Age of Retail is here. Choice, ease and low prices are positive indicators of change, but more needs to be done to ensure the inclusion of regional communities.
Why Target is shrinking to take on H&M, Zara and Uniqlo
Forget Big W and Kmart, discount department store Target wants to take the fight to international fast-fashion giants H&M, Zara and Uniqlo.
Retail roundtable: Is Amazon’s Australian ban a game-changer?
Retail giant Amazon caused a stir on Thursday when it announced that come July 1, Australian shoppers will no longer be able to buy goods from its international websites.
Aussies keen to buy now, pay later, as online marketplaces record “booming” growth
Buy now, pay later services are boosting the already booming online retail market.
