Tight belts and terrible leadership: The biggest retail collapses of the decade
After a disruptive decade for Australia's retail industry, SmartCompany has compiled a timeline of the most prominent retail collapses between 2010 and 2020.
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.
Laura Ashley falls into administration, again, putting 100 jobs at risk
Retailer Laura Ashley has fallen into administration for the second time in as many years, putting the jobs of 100 workers across 18 stores at risk.
Pitt Street Mall has the seventh-highest retail rent cost in the world at nearly $14,000 per square metre
Sydney's Pitt Street Mall has been named the seventh most expensive shopping precinct in the world, but rent prices are beginning to "soften".
Unable to find a buyer, Roger David is shutting down for good
The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.
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.
Pumpkin Patch will return to shopping centres after joining emerging fashion empire
Investment firm Alceon Group has added another notch to its retail belt by buying Pumpkin Patch as part of ongoing consolidation in the fashion industry.
Potential buyers swarm around collapsed Roger David after sales skyrocket
An outpouring of support for collapsed menswear brand Roger David has seen sales skyrocket, prompting potential buyers to take another look.
Stockings filled with coal: As Roger David collapses, can retail survive until Christmas?
The fall of veteran menswear retailer Roger David says a fair bit about the current state of retail, and what Christmas trade might look like.
