Retail
Not for sale: The priceless collection coming off store shelves
David Jones donates 3000 pieces including Dior accessories to join Queen Elizabeth’s cutlery at the Powerhouse Museum.
- by Damien Woolnough
Latest
The up-and-coming tourist town with barely a latte in sight
Sydneysiders and a host of enterprising locals are keen to reinvent a NSW country town that was almost wiped off the map.
- by Catherine Naylor
‘No faith’: Mayor slams stalled $350m Morley Galleria redevelopment
Broken promises to revive the 36-year-old, “run-down, half-empty” Morley Galleria into the community hub it once was has angered locals, their mayor and their MP.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Permanent Sunday market to open by the river in Morningside
The historical site promises paddock-to-plate produce, artisan goods, street food and entertainment.
- by Nick Dent
Are you being served? Aldi follows Coles, Woolworths into self-service checkouts
Years after the big two introduced self-serve checkouts, Aldi is rolling out the “win-win” technology in hundreds of stores.
- by Madeleine Heffernan
Not just for cashed-up Boomers: Lure of luxury brands is bridging the generational divide
Luxury retailers are still riding high in Australia despite cost-of-living pressures, with upmarket handbags, jewellery and accessories in strong demand.
- by Carolyn Cummins
Opinion
E-commerce
Amazon’s radical plan to fight off Shein and Temu
Amazon looks worried that it can’t beat the two Chinese juggernauts of low-priced online retailing. So it’s decided to join them.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Polka dots, flying pigs and pockets: How to launch a fashion label
In tough economic times, standing out from the pack can be sensible as well as stylish.
- by Damien Woolnough
Early end-of-financial-year sales help lift retail spending
Retail turnover rose by 0.6 per cent in May following two sluggish months of consumer spending.
- by Rachel Clun and Shane Wright
Lifting the yoghurt tub lid: Does Chobani have room left to grow?
The Greek brand already commands a dominant position in the market but new boss Scott Hadley wants to see it in every fridge in Australia.
- by Jessica Yun
Weighing up Melbourne’s markets: Cheapest, freshest, best vibes
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, Melbourne’s market traders say they are seeing an increase in new customers joining the regulars.
- by Cara Waters