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RetailCommentsPremiumStarbucks boss not intimidated by our buzzing coffee culture

The new boss of Starbucks Australia is not at all intimidated by the nation’s massive coffee culture embedded in independent cafes and their strong base of loyal customers.

Cheyanne Enciso

RetailCommentsWoolies to refund car insurance customers after price bungle

Woolworths has started repaying car insurance policyholders after it was revealed one of its underwriters had been overcharging customers.

Daniel Newell

newsAussies hit by ‘artificially inflated’ fuel prices

Competition and the free market has not reduced petrol prices in Australia’s largest cities, the NRMA finds.

Blair Jackson

BusinessPremium‘Desperate’: Horror for Aussie businesses

Thousands of Aussie businesses and big-name brands have collapsed as consumers continue to tighten their budgets.

Aisling Brennan

NewsPremium‘Oldest’ pub shuts down after 113 years

A historical pub with plenty of character has closed its doors for possibly the final time as the publican fails to find a buyer worthy of the job.

Aisling Brennan

NewsPremium’On its knees’: Major industry in crisis

In a year marred by brand collapses and the future of a key event hanging in the balance, it begs the question - what is going on in Australian fashion?

Alexandra Feiam

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Lanna Hill CommentsPremium
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Brand loyalty out the window as customers prioritise price

Money matters have certainly become a far more ‘normal’ topic of conversation around the dinner table, and brands that can remain desirable, thrifty and trustworthy will be the ones to thrive in 2025. 

Lanna Hill

NEWSPremiumCafe owner defends unpopular cost

A cafe owner has been forced to defend a reviled price increase amid backlash from Aussies over the holiday period.

Blair Jackson

Shopping spreeCommentsPremiumBagging a bargain: West Aussies pounced on Boxing Day sales

Despite the cost-of-living crisis and a Black Friday splurge last month, West Aussies still pounced on brick-and-mortar Boxing Day sales this year.

Caitlyn Rintoul

RetailCommentsFruit processor SPC boss poaches former beer colleague

Listed fruit processor SPC Global has poached Carlton & United Breweries executive John Harwood to be the company’s new chief commercial officer.

Cheyanne Enciso

ChristmasCommentsPremiumAround half of Aussies tipped to sell unwanted gifts

More than 50 per cent of Australians are tipped to sell their unwanted Chrissy presents this festive season – making a staggering $1b in the process.

Emily Moulton

RetailCommentsPremiumRetailers brace for Boxing Day frenzy despite hard times

WA retailers anticipate strong Boxing Day sales despite economic challenges, with spending expected to reach $1.3 billion this year.

Daniel Newell

ShoppingCommentsJingle tills all the way as last-minute shoppers stock up

Perth shoppers have made the final dash to sort last-minute Christmas gifts and complete the list of food staples they will need for the big festive meal.

Cheyanne Enciso and Jake Dietsch

RetailCommentsWoolworths makes changes to rewards program

Woolworths is making changes to its popular Everyday Rewards program to heighten security for customers. 

NewsWire Staff

UpdatedPremiumBreakthrough behind NYE train deal

A crucial concession by the rail unions paved the way for Sydney’s famed New Year’s Eve fireworks to go ahead, the state’s Transport Minister has revealed.

Blair Jackson and Nathan Schmidt

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Laura Newell CommentsPremium
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Deregulated hours can create vibrant retail precincts

The State Government announces the additional hours each year as if they are Santa’s elves gifting candy to children. But come the end of the jingle tills season, it’s back to being Scrooge. 

Laura Newell

Laura Newell

RetailCommentsJingle tills all the way as last-minute shoppers stock up

Shoppers have made the final dash to sort last-minute Christmas gifts and complete the list of food staples needed for the big festive meal.

Cheyanne Enciso

RetailCommentsPopular Christmas candle recalled over safety fears

A popular range of Christmas-themed candles has been recalled over safety concerns for children.

Aisling Brennan

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Con’: Ministers slam Lib’s promise to change shopping hours

A new push for extended Sunday trading hours has been emphatically rejected by the State Government, with Cabinet ministers declaring it unnecessary.

Jessica Page

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The West Australian exclusive
Mettam pledges relaxed shopping hours for Perth if Libs win

Liberal leader says allowing shops across the metropolitan area to open at 9am on Sundays is a ‘sensible next step’, and accuses the Government of being beholden to unions.

Joe Spagnolo

RetailCommentsKmart and Target chief shows faith in Christmas trading

Kmart and Target boss John Gualtieri still expects the next five days to be its busiest trading days of the year, despite fears the Black Friday sales spree could detract from Christmas revenue.

Cheyanne Enciso

CHRISTMASPremiumTrue Aussie Christmas favourite revealed

Aussies are stocking up massively on food this festive season – with over one million portions of a clear Christmas favourite already sold.

Cameron Micallef

SHOPPINGPremiumChristmas 2024 trading hours revealed

The holiday season is fast approaching, and in case you’ve forgotten any last-minute gifts or need to grab extra food, here’s what shops will be open during the festive period.

Alexandra Feiam

MONEYPremiumCommon items secretly costing you hundreds

A few small lifestyle changes could save Aussies hundreds of dollars on their power bills this festive season, a leading electrical expert has revealed.

Cameron Micallef