Pool sales soar as consumers splash out on coronavirus cocoons

Pool sales soar as consumers splash out on coronavirus cocoons

Across the US and Europe,sellers of swimming pools and hot tubs are scrambling to meet a wave of demand as consumers holiday at home to escape the pandemic.

  • byJoan Faus andTimothy Aeppel

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'We can't keep up':Melbourne lockdown stokes demand for firewood

'We can't keep up':Melbourne lockdown stokes demand for firewood

Firewood sellers are scrambling to keep up with demand and some Bunnings stores have sold out as locked-down Melburnians turn to wood fire heaters and fire pits for warmth.

  • byJack Patterson
Time to get the lead out
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Time to get the lead out

Or you'll be up the creek without a kayak rack.

Please Explain podcast:enforcing movement restrictions

Please Explain podcast:enforcing movement restrictions

In today's episode of Please Explain,Tory Maguire and Sally Rawthsorne talk through the new restrictions on public movement and how they'll be enforced.

  • byTory Maguire
Please Explain podcast:$130 billion economic lifeline

Please Explain podcast:$130 billion economic lifeline

In today's episode of Please Explain,Tory Maguire and chief political correspondent David Crowe discuss the federal government's evolving response to the coronavirus.

  • byTory Maguire
Please Explain podcast:retail sector on the brink of collapse

Please Explain podcast:retail sector on the brink of collapse

In today's episode of Please Explain,Dominic Powell and Tory Maguire reflect on the impact of the coronavirus on Australia's retail sector.

  • byTory Maguire
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Bunnings'disappointed'after ACCC puts hold on Adelaide Tools acquisition

Bunnings'disappointed'after ACCC puts hold on Adelaide Tools acquisition

ACCC chairman Rod Sims said the acquisition had the potential to"stifle"competition in Adelaide's specialist tools market.

  • byDominic Powell
'Through the roof':Retailer flies in thousands of face masks as demand rockets

'Through the roof':Retailer flies in thousands of face masks as demand rockets

It comes as Qantas flew in 100,000 masks donated from a Californian-based medical aid charity into Melbourne on Wednesday.

  • byDominic Powell
Barbecues to your door:Amazon takes on Bunnings with new garden store

Barbecues to your door:Amazon takes on Bunnings with new garden store

Amazon Australia has started selling pool supplies,outdoor furniture,barbeques and gardening tools - but no sausages in bread.

  • byDominic Powell
Metcash warns of sales dip from IGA supermarkets,hardware stores

Metcash warns of sales dip from IGA supermarkets,hardware stores

Chief executive Jeff Adams said the company would slash $50 million in costs over the next two years.

  • byDominic Powell
Bunnings wants an Australian online store for Christmas

Bunnings wants an Australian online store for Christmas

Aussie shoppers could have pots,paint and power tools shipped straight to their door from Bunnings by Christmas.

  • byDominic Powell