Retail news headlines

The retailer allegedly ran misleading ads about store credit and didn't provide that credit to thousands of customers who were entitled to it.

The supermarket giant is restocking them for the Olympic Games.

Early end-of-financial year promotions and sales events drove up retail sales in May, according to new ABS data.

The state's new "assault retail worker" offence means violent offenders now face up to a decade behind bars for attacking staff while they're on the job.

Nike posted sluggish growth as the largest sportswear brand in the world faced rising competition, a consumer pullback in its key markets and strategy missteps.

The pop-up will showcase Shein's "newest collections" across Autumn and Winter selections.

The average online shopper is expected to save up to $100 in delivery fees.

The department store has launched a takeover bid for a group of retail clothing brands including Just Jeans and Jay Jays.

The ACCC has warned a proposed acquisition between Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse could stifle competition within the nation's pharmacy sector.

The post office will close next month with the postal giant citing "a 20 per cent fall in customer visits over the past five years".

Queensland's crackdown on knife crime is escalating, with businesses being warned to prepare for new laws set to be actioned in the coming months.

The sales come as retail profits take a nosedive as shoppers cut back on discretionary spending in the cost of living crisis.

The design has since been taken off their website.

One brand known for its affordable "dupes" of high-end makeup products is garnering a cult following on TikTok.

Stanhope Gardens, near Bella Vista, will be home to the first large-format Big W since 2019.

Consumers had difficulty establishing whether certain promotional price tags at Coles, Woolworths and Aldi reflect a true discount on the regular price, a survey found.

Iconic Australian brand RM Williams, once synonymous with dusty stockyards and the South Australian outback, is undergoing a significant transformation at its factory in Adelaide's northern suburbs. 

The owner of OPSM, Oakley and Sunglass Hut is the latest conglomerate targeted for breaking spam rules.

New research found that 32 per cent of respondents had either experienced or witnessed customer hostility in the past six months.

Food Standards Australia says there are concerns the tray may melt during the cooking process.

The company said it plans to keep all 60 stores open as administrators search for a new owner.

Melbourne small business owners say they're being driven to the wall amid a sharp increase in retail crime.

Two Americans brought the court action against Hermes, claiming customers had to show a record of spending their money with the company before being allowed to purchase the bags.

British fashion brand Ted Baker is preparing to appoint administrators to its European and online arm, according to reports.

The world's biggest ice cream business is about to go it alone.

It is not known what the impact of the latest moves will be on Body Shop stores in Australia.

Forget the Egg McMuffin. Brits are going crazy for the bacon and sausage buns offered by Greggs, an 85-year-old chain of budget bakeries that just posted its best-ever performance.

The canned veggie has been in scarce supply for more than six months after Cyclone Gabrielle ravaged overseas crops.

A Casio calculator sold at Officeworks has been recalled over fears it could be unsafe for children.

The result for the retailer was better than the market expected, and led to shares jumping by more than 5 per cent in early trading.

"There is a risk of choking, suffocation or death to young children if they put the detached sipper into their mouth."

The DIY giant has joined forces with the hit animated television series Bluey as the company pushes further into the lifestyle market.

Australians are changing their purchasing habits in the lead-up to Christmas, and it's not always good news for businesses.

To make things easier to pick up some last-minute supplies if you find yourself in need, here's everything you need to know. 

The 23-year-old walked out the store with a cart full of the stolen goods before stuffing her car.

Retailers are warning back-to-school shopping supplies are running low as a major industrial dispute drags on.

TheFork said global economic conditions and the impact of the pandemic was behind the move.

Kids around Australia were desperate to have these toys under their Christmas tree this year.

Product Safety Australia warned the affected product poses a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death.

We've put together a list of when major retailers will be open throughout the last week of 2023.

Customers are being urged to return the product over concerns the batch may be contaminated with metal.

Almost one-quarter of all robberies in Australia take place in the retail industry, with more than 50 per cent of them involving a weapon.

Etsy's chief executive notified staff via livestream about 11 per cent of its workforce would be reduced to aid the company's "future growth".

"The challenging economic landscape characterised by 13 interest rate rises over the past year, decreased consumer spending, and escalating operating costs has forced us to reevaluate our business structure. "

Some people have jumped to the postie's defence, arguing he was likely having "a rough day".

The deal means the group will own more than 1000 stores, including 54 stores internationally in New Zealand, Ireland and China.

Artificially intelligent detection systems are being fitted at self checkouts at select stores in what is believed to be an effort to combat theft.

Retail workers are bracing themselves for increased customer aggression this Christmas as cost-of-living pressures intensify.

Aussie supermarket giant Coles has issued an apology to shoppers after overcharging thousands of people on a number of popular items.

The Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) is suing the supermarket giant on behalf of 1400 overnight workers.