Weighing up Melbourne’s markets:Cheapest,freshest,best vibes

Weighing up Melbourne’s markets:Cheapest,freshest,best vibes

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite,Melbourne’s market traders say they are seeing an increase in new customers joining the regulars.

  • byCara Waters

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Why grocery giants won’t lose sleep over $9b penalty threat
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Why grocery giants won’t lose sleep over $9b penalty threat

Coles and Woolworths face multibillion-dollar fines if they put the squeeze on suppliers,but is this is a realistic threat?

  • byColin Kruger
‘Not sure that could be justified’:Metcash boss questions billion-dollar penalties

‘Not sure that could be justified’:Metcash boss questions billion-dollar penalties

IGA operator Metcash is facing tougher supermarket regulations and battling to win over price-conscious shoppers amid an 15.5 per cent uptick in private-label sales.

  • byJessica Yun
‘A bit sleepy’:The Iconic’s new boss wants it to disrupt Australian retail again

‘A bit sleepy’:The Iconic’s new boss wants it to disrupt Australian retail again

Chief executive Jere Calmes hopes to cement the outlet as an essential part of the online infrastructure of fashion as consumers rein in spending.

  • byJessica Yun
Woolworths and Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code

Woolworths and Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code

The new maximum penalties – up to $5 billion for Woolworths and $3.8 billion for Coles – are designed to protect farmers and food suppliers in their dealings with the big supermarkets.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Struggle streets:The fight to keep Sydney’s suburban shopping strips alive

Struggle streets:The fight to keep Sydney’s suburban shopping strips alive

Changing tastes and online retailing have left our urban shops in the doldrums. Some retailers think they know how to bring the good times back.

  • byAndrew Taylor
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Co-ordinated shoplifters target vulnerable retailers

Co-ordinated shoplifters target vulnerable retailers

Groups of thieves are using encrypted messaging to scope out stores,and then create distractions to occupy staff as they strip shelves,Crime Stoppers NSW says.

  • byAmber Schultz
Big shoes to fill as store for people with large feet hangs up its boots

Big shoes to fill as store for people with large feet hangs up its boots

After more than 120 years,one of Windsor’s oldest stores will close its doors in July. Loyal customers have voted with their feet for years.

  • byAlex Crowe
Get ready for empty shelves again as supply chain crisis looms for WA
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Get ready for empty shelves again as supply chain crisis looms for WA

Three issues that wreaked havoc on global trade during the COVID-19 pandemic supply chain crisis are back,and are expected to remain for the rest of the year.

  • bySarah Brookes
Online businesses owe it to their customers to do better

Online businesses owe it to their customers to do better

More than half of problematic transactions are now associated with e-commerce.

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More experiences,more security:The future of Westfield Bondi Junction

More experiences,more security:The future of Westfield Bondi Junction

A social wellness club and interactive sports store will replace David Jones food hall,as part of a makeover of Westfield Bondi Junction.

  • byAndrew Taylor