All Australia articles
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NewsKmart appoints new brand CEO as it eyes European expansion
Australian retailer Kmart Group is setting its sights on expanding its product development brand Anko into Europe by appointing the first CEO for Anko Global.
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NewsSuperdry sells Asia-Pacific IP for $50m in growth push
Superdry has sold its Asia-Pacific intellectual property assets with the hopes of expanding its global reach while generating much-needed cash.
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AnalysisInnovation of the Week: Coles takes rapid grocery delivery to the skies
Welcome to the Retail Week Innovation of the Week, a new subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out Sparks loyalty scheme internationally
Marks & Spencer is launching its Sparks loyalty programme into big overseas markets including India and the US.
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NewsFrasers snaps up stake in fashion marketplace MySale
Frasers has bought a 28.7% stake in Australia-based fashion marketplace MySale, which it said would help it clear end-of-line stock.
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AnalysisIn pictures: What pedestrianisation inspiration can Oxford Street take from the world’s best high streets?
With on-off discussions about making Oxford Street partially or fully pedestrian seemingly endless, Retail Week looks at some of the international locations that have adopted people-first approaches and what it could mean for London’s West End.
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NewsAustralian fashion brand Forever New launches first UK store
Forever New has opened its first store in the UK in Meadowhall Shopping Centre, Sheffield.
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GalleryStore gallery: Aldi unveils ‘first of its kind’ new Corner Store format
The discount retailer has launched a “first of its kind” Corner Store small-format shop in Sydney, Australia, showcasing Aldi’s offerings in a new urban setting.
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NewsAustralian fashion giant Cotton On launches in the UK
Australia’s largest fashion retailer has launched an online store in the UK.
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AnalysisWorldview: As Covid crisis eases, is retail on the way up Down Under?
In the latest instalment of our Worldview series gleaning insight from global markets, we hear how Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Australian retail but it might not be as negative as first anticipated 12 months ago
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GalleryIn pictures: How international retailers have made stores safe post-lockdown
As the UK prepares to reopen ‘non-essential’ stores on June 15, we look at some of the innovative measures being deployed by retailers that are already back in business across the globe.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret takes axe to store estate
US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret is to shut a quarter of its stores in its home market of North America following the collapse of sales hopes.
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NewsCard Factory rolls out international partnership
Card Factory has rolled out hundreds of branded concessions in a new partnership with Australian retailer The Reject Shop.
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NewsRetailers pledge donations in fight against Australian bushfires
Several retailers have pledged money to the appeal to support those fighting the devastating bushfires in Australia.
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AnalysisFuture of food 2030: Vegan, personalised and delivered to your door
What will shoppers eat and how will they buy groceries in 2030 – and how should retailers react?
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NewsSmiggle ratchets up pressure on landlords
The Australian owner of stationery retailer Smiggle has laid the groundwork to increase the pressure on landlords in upcoming lease negotiations by aligning store fit-out costs with break clauses.
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NewsUber Eats plots push into grocery deliveries
Uber is eyeing a push into grocery deliveries as growth in its core ride-sharing business stalls.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Australia deliver success for Ocado?
After unveiling its latest international deal, with Coles in Australia, Ocado Solutions is on a roll. Retail Week looks at the Australian grocery market and whether Ocado can succeed where others have failed.
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NewsAnalysis: Is Gormley's strategy Majestic or misguided?
When Rowan Gormley took the reins at Majestic Wine, then-chair Phil Wrigley claimed the new boss had been “handed the keys to the Ferrari”.
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NewsMySale records a loss as sales plunge
MySale has made a loss after sales plummeted in its first half due to a combination of high discounting and low margin product.