9+ hour, 25+ min ago  (376+ words) One of Australia's longest-running retailers has entered voluntary administration and will slash its store portfolio. Founded in Perth in 1892, family-owned Betts has been passed down through five generations. At its peak, Betts operated nearly 220 stores; the restructuring process under voluntary…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (23+ words) How can brands celebrate America's 250th without dividing shoppers? Inside Retail Australia This is for IR Pro Log in below or subcribe....

10+ hour, 53+ min ago  (201+ words) Luxury furniture retailer Living Edge has unveiled a new Muuto showcase in Woollahra, Sydney, expanding the presence of the Danish design house in its portfolio. Founded in Copenhagen in 2006, Muuto " from the Finnish word for "new perspective" " has gained notoriety…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago  (174+ words) Inside Retail has learned activewear brand Stax has been formally put up for sale, with a structured process now underway as trading disruptions continue across parts of the business. A transaction memorandum and data book have been distributed to interested…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (24+ words) Inside Retail Australia This is for IR Pro Log in below or subcribe....

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (282+ words) The Milky Lane burger chain founders have signed a master franchise partner, Royale Hospitality, to take the brand across Australia, setting their sights on a company valuation of more than $100 million with a network of 35 stores. Royale Hospitality will add…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (547+ words) Retail is under pressure from multiple directions at once. The Fair Work Commission's decision to raise minimum and award wages by 4. 75 per cent from July adds to a cost stack that already includes rising energy prices, elevated freight and transport…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (296+ words) Supermarket giant Coles has revealed itself to be in talks over a blockbuster acquisition of the TPG-backed Greencross Pet Wellness Company. The deal, first reported by The Australian Financial Review, is expected to see the Petbarn and City Vets owner…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (252+ words) Department store retailer Myer is continuing its e-commerce push with the addition of 25, 000 new products to its revamped online marketplace. The new, expanded range comes as part of a bid to diversify the business and further drive sales. "We are…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (353+ words) The City of Sydney Council is planning to redevelop the inner city's Town Hall precinct by linking Sydney Town Hall, Sydney Square, and George Street, in a move that a newly formed alliance has widely criticised. Comprising the SDA Union,…...