Retail

Cash-strapped Australians are hunting multiple supermarket aisles in search of bargains amid a post-COVID cost-of-living crisis which has seen significant belt tightening by mortgage holders and re

Giving casual workers the right to become permanent employees will not affect business profits, the employment minister says, as the federal government seeks to shake up industrial relations laws.&

Australians are reining in their spending, although the unusually fierce start to winter weather prompted many to splash out on new warm clothes.

Western Australian jeweller Solid Gold Diamonds has debuted a $2 million piece containing one of just 12 deep pink diamonds unearthed from Rio Tinto’s closed Argyle mine.

The managing director of the WA conglomerate has told a forum in Sydney that Wesfarmers is open to more ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions following a string of expansion projects.

The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.

Perth advisory firm Azure Capital has been mandated to find a new owner for national convenience store chain 7-Eleven, which is chaired by Perth-based Michael Smith.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest-owned boot retailer RM Williams will open a flagship store in the OneNinety building as a $10 million redevelopment of the precinct nears completion.

Natalie Sarich-Dayton feels the weight of running Australia’s oldest dairy.

The lower-than-expected December growth report has raised concerns about the state of the economy and its resilience to global challenges.

Household spending rose 1.6 per cent in Western Australia in the year to December, but the state’s economy overall barely grew.

Harvey Norman has posted a fall in interim earnings, but says the result still represents solid growth for the retailer, despite a cut in the dividend payout.

Australian consumers are feeling a little more upbeat but the nation's weekly measure of consumer confidence is still deeply in negative territory.

Wesfarmers’ first-half results have been bolstered by its Kmart stores recording a 114 per cent jump in earnings before tax.

Emergency services have contained a blaze in Northbridge that engulfed Kakulas Brothers' wholesale warehouse earlier this afternoon.

WA retailers were hit by a big drop in sales over December, down 4.7 per cent on the prior month.

Australian consumers have continued to favour Woolworths after the retail giant was reported as the nation’s most valued brand at $16.2 billion.

Australian retailers reaped the benefits of Black Friday sales after hitting a sales record of $35.9 billion for November, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

More jobs are available in Western Australia than the number of people looking for work, as strong demand propels the economy.

Food, housing and transport costs continue to smash households with inflation hitting 7.3 per cent nationally in the 12 months to November.

Tributes to advertising campaigns adorn Betts Group's Osborne Park office, an addition to the otherwise humble accommodation that suggests the business puts its flair into marketing its wares – dress and fashion shoes.

Revenue and profit at local independent food player Spudshed were boosted by pandemic-related buying, although Tony Galati’s company joined the ranks of those concerned about labour shortages.

Perth shoppers may continue to see product shortages for weeks, after flooding knocked out a major rail link for the second time this year.

Retail sales were flat in WA in October, indicating consumers may have tightened their wallets in response to rising interest rates.

Hit hard by four months of lockdowns last calendar year, national shoe retailer Betts Group has been buoyed by the positive market despite marking a loss for the year.

Fast-growing Perth business Wizard Pharmacy has engaged EY to find a private investor to support its expansion to 100 stores across Australia.

Automotive Holdings Group is facing legal action over claims it failed to disclose a simmering stoush before inking an $18 million takeover deal with European manufacturer KTM.

Property developer Jeff Leach has broadened his business interests with the opening a new medical centre in the CBD in partnership with former surgeon Eric Tan.

Retail spending was up 10.5 per cent in Western Australia in July compared to the same month in 2021, but most states substantially outperformed the west.

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott has announced a “solid” full-year profit, and expressed concern about labour shortages and cost uncertainty affecting new investments, but is positive about next week's jobs summit.

Recent data shows Perth CBD retail vacancy rates remain the highest in the country, but upcoming projects might assist in its market recovery.

JB Hi-Fi says it made $544.9 million in net profit after tax in the 12 months to June 30, 7.7 per cent more than last year, as consumer demand stayed strong for electronics and home appliances.