Retail
‘Sales are very strong’: Harvey Norman optimistic on consumer spending
Trading updates from major retailers including Harvey Norman suggest spending on home goods is still robust.
- by Emma Koehn
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Supermarkets
Gone in 60 minutes: Coles ramps up pick-up options as customers push for more speed
The supermarket giant is promising shoppers they can collect groceries within the hour as it chases consumers who want rapid service.
- by Emma Koehn
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Black Friday
Black Friday buyers warned to watch out for scams
Black Friday is a golden opportunity for scammers, with consumers warned to double-check every marketing email they receive.
- by John Collett
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Start-ups
‘Wouldn’t launch if we weren’t confident’: DoorDash set on conquering grocery delivery
A raft of local start-ups with a similar plan have failed this year while gig economy giant Deliveroo pulled out of Australia.
- by Jessica Yun and Nick Bonyhady
Pitt Street Mall rents among highest in world
Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall is still one of the world’s most expensive strips in which to rent a store, despite COVID-led disruption to the retail sector.
- by Carolyn Cummins
R.M. Williams, personalised luggage, pet accessories: Best Black Friday deals
All the Black Friday sales worth knowing from luxury fashion, beauty and home to fitness and technology.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Christmas sales deal? Making sense of the DJs takeover rumours
Speculation is growing that the department store’s owner is looking to make a deal - and it comes at a time of surprising strength for the sector.
- by Emma Koehn
Are we over online shopping? Why Australians are going back to shops
The physical store is back with a vengeance, as Australian and international brands rush to out-design one another with new retail spaces before Christmas.
- by Melissa Singer
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Gig economy
Uber Eats, DoorDash hit as top Melbourne restaurateur quits all delivery apps
Deliveroo’s sudden exit from the Australian market has caused Melbourne hospitality tsar Chris Lucas turn his back on all delivery apps.
- by Jessica Yun
Letting their hair down: Melbourne wig business turns 65
Longtime customers have helped Creative Wigs founder Abe Lourie, 93, celebrate more than six decades in business.
- by Carolyn Webb
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Lovisa
ASX darling Lovisa ramps up its bid for global domination
Lovisa’s sales are surging despite fears of a discretionary spending slowdown while the jewellery chain has continued on its aggressive global expansion plan.
- by Emma Koehn