Retail
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
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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
Demise of the department store began before online shopping
The first mistake was in becoming tenants in shopping centres that contained their direct competitors.
Opinion
Opinion
Why haggling in op shops should be banned
I work in an op shop and have reluctantly discovered that charity often begins - and ends - at home.
- by Jo Stubbings
Analysis
Analysis
Why grocery giants won’t lose sleep over $9b penalty threat
Coles and Woolworths face multibillion-dollar fines if they put the squeeze on suppliers, but is this is a realistic threat?
- by Colin Kruger
Take two: Shein pop-up moves to Claremont Showgrounds
Shein Air pop-up to land at Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds on July 5 after canned announcement in Joondalup.
- by Jesinta Burton
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Online shopping
‘A bit sleepy’: The Iconic’s new boss wants it to disrupt Australian retail again
Chief executive Jere Calmes hopes to cement the outlet as an essential part of the online infrastructure of fashion as consumers rein in spending.
- by Jessica Yun
How drought and disease in Brazil threaten Sunday brunch
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
- by Andrew Taylor