Australia
Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation
The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.
Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation
The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.
Woolworths sells remaining 4.1% stake in Endeavour Group for $383m
The funds will be used to acquire the remaining 35% of PFD Food Services Pty Limited.
Sephora unveils redesigned flagship store in Melbourne
It is now the largest Sephora location in ANZ.
Australian retail sales up 2.3% in July
Retail spending reached $36.1b.
Australian retailers push for national approach on single-use plastics phase-out
It also calls for an “education before enforcement” approach.
Australia’s luxury retail sector boosted by young consumers and tourism recovery
Millennials and Gen Z are major drivers of this growth.
Levi Strauss names Jude Celedin as GM for ANZ
He will play a key role in supporting the company's DTC strategy.
IKEA and Australia Post enter three-year strategic partnership
It is expected to further expand IKEA’s delivery footprint in Australia.
Two-thirds of Australian small retailers prioritise innovative customer strategies
This comes amidst ongoing financial struggles affecting many small businesses.
Australians to spend $540m on Father’s Day amidst decline in spending
The top gift category is alcohol and food, accounting for 34% of total spending.
7-Eleven Australia opens new format concept store in Bowen Hills
It offers an extended range of everyday essentials and an expanded food selection.
Australia's Coles opens second automated distribution centre in $1b tech push
It is set to process over four million cartons weekly, equating to 32 million products.
KFC Australia launches voice AI in drive-thrus
The fast food chain assures that no jobs will be lost due to this innovation.
Enhanced protections for retail workers in Australia urged amidst crime surge
Key demands include stricter laws, better retailer-police collaboration, improved data sharing, and more technology.
Crocs and Mosaic Brands settle lawsuit over shoe design
Mosaic will discontinue the production and sale of the disputed footwear styles and similar designs by year-end.
Casella Family Brands to inaugurate 5.7MW solar farm for Yenda site
This will supply 35% of the facility’s power needs.
Australia leads alcoholic ready-to-drink innovation
It accounted for 40% of all new brand launches and sub-brand introductions in the alcohol RTD sector in 2023.