Retailers call for respectful talks on Voice amid aggression fears

Retailers call for respectful talks on Voice amid aggression fears

The nation’s retail industry body says instances of customers taking staff “to task” over their employers’ views is “completely unacceptable”.

  • byEmma Koehn

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How Bunnings is looking to attract time-poor home builders

How Bunnings is looking to attract time-poor home builders

The DIY giant says the Australian construction industry is demanding solutions to build homes more efficiently,and it can help.

  • byEmma Koehn
Investors put heat on big business over backing for Voice

Investors put heat on big business over backing for Voice

Corporate giants such as Qantas,Wesfarmers,Rio Tinto and BHP have poured millions into the Yes campaign but are now facing pressure from the peak shareholders’ body.

  • byPaul Sakkal
Can Target get out from Kmart’s shadow?
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Can Target get out from Kmart’s shadow?

After a tough few years,Target’s owner says there’s still legs in the brand even though its superstar sibling Kmart leads the pack.

  • byEmma Koehn
Yes camp says no,they don’t have $100m in war chest for Voice campaign

Yes camp says no,they don’t have $100m in war chest for Voice campaign

Yes campaigners say the No side’s portrayal of the Voice drive as an elitist endeavour backed by unlimited corporate generosity is misleading.

  • byPaul Sakkal andJames Massola
Kmart,Officeworks deliver the goods to boost Wesfarmers’ coffers

Kmart,Officeworks deliver the goods to boost Wesfarmers’ coffers

Investors have responded warmly to the retail giant’s 2023 results,as the company remains bullish on the prospects of its iconic brands.

  • byEmma Koehn
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Bunnings working to keep things simple as tech pays dividends

Bunnings working to keep things simple as tech pays dividends

The boss of DIY giant Bunnings says the company’s push to simplify its back office should translate to a better experience for customers seeking bargains.

  • byEmma Koehn
Discount retailers,holiday travel operators cash in as cost of living bites

Discount retailers,holiday travel operators cash in as cost of living bites

A slew of data in July made it clear what the retail sector is facing – and yet,there could be some winners.

  • byEmma Koehn
Nine apologises for running Voice No campaign ad criticised as ‘racist’

Nine apologises for running Voice No campaign ad criticised as ‘racist’

Nine,owner of The Australian Financial Review,said it was sorry for running the ad from conservative lobby group Advance Australia,which was heavily criticised for its depiction of Yes advocate Thomas Mayo.

  • byLisa Visentin
From botox to telehealth:Why Bunnings’ owner is chasing wellness

From botox to telehealth:Why Bunnings’ owner is chasing wellness

Speculation that Wesfarmers is eyeing telehealth business InstantScripts is another reminder that the retail giant wants access to the health and wellness industry.

  • byEmma Koehn
Kmart courts TikTok stardom as it targets Gen Z for beauty,storage products

Kmart courts TikTok stardom as it targets Gen Z for beauty,storage products

Social media-savvy Generation Z shoppers have become increasingly important to Kmart.

  • byEmma Koehn