Maria SantosStartups
Canva Restructures Workforce Affecting 1,271 Employees
Affected staff will receive six months of salary and a year of healthcare coverage as the software firm trims management layers.
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Sarah ChenLiving
Natuzzi Italia Takes 438 Square Metres for Flagship Showroom in Melbourne
The Italian furniture brand secured a 10-year lease at The Balmain Building in Cremorne ahead of a planned launch in late March 2027.
Wei ZhangLiving
Castlery Opens 448Sqm Melbourne Showroom in Richmond
The Singapore-founded furniture retailer features 17 room sets at its third Australian location ahead of official launch events on November 14 and 15.
Wei ZhangFood
Australia Faces $1.23 Billion Alcohol Tax Deficit as Illicit Market Expands
Shadow economy transactions account for over 90 per cent of Australia’s projected alcohol tax gap for 2024 to 2025.
Aiko TanakaLiving
Animals Like Us Rolls into 750 Coles Stores
The New Zealand pet nutrition brand adds nationwide supermarket reach to existing sales through Woolworths and Pet Circle.
Minjun ParkReal Estate
Australian Home Values Slide 1.2% in October as Capital City Slump Accelerates
Median dwelling values across Australia dropped A$63,400 from their March peak as seven straight monthly falls hit Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
ShopX Launches Global Retail Media Group Across 27 Markets
The combined business employs more than 1,000 people and connects brands with 400 million shoppers worldwide.
Maria SantosReal Estate
Energy North Pulls June 2028 Target for 1 GW Outback Data Centre
The Northern Territory regulator suspended its review deadline to seek federal advice on emerging AI infrastructure policies.
Aiko TanakaFood
Coles Falls Behind Rival Woolworths as Sales Grow 2.2 per Cent
Coles Group generated $11.2 billion in first-quarter revenue, lagging Woolworths as budget-conscious shoppers split baskets across competing chains.
Maria SantosFashion
H&M Fined $138,600 over Children’s Fire Hazard Labels in Australia
The ACCC issued seven infringement notices after the retailer supplied 4,473 non-compliant sleepwear items.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Australian Retailers Sound Caution as Early Fiscal 2027 Sales Slow
JB Hi-Fi, Wesfarmers, and Super Retail Group shed 450 points combined on the ASX after revealing weaker consumer demand ahead of Black Friday.
Wei ZhangFashion
Touchland Enters Sephora Australia with 13 Products
The US beauty brand secures its first local retail partnership following years of cross-border consumer demand.
Wei ZhangFood
Sunscreen Reforms Proposed After 16 of 20 Products Fail SPF Tests
Choice, Accord Australasia and the ASA urge the TGA to evaluate product access and expenses before finalizing regulations.
Maria SantosGeneral
Samsung Australia Survey Finds 72% of Consumers Bulk Cook to Ease Bills and Stress
A third of surveyed households report their current refrigerators lack the capacity to store batch meals, driving demand toward larger French-door appliances.
Minjun ParkFashion
David Jones Secures Emergency Cash from Hilco Global After Debt Breach
A $250 million network overhaul has failed to halt questions over supplier payments as brands exit.
Sarah ChenLogistics
Australia Post CEO Paul Graham to Retire After More Than 5 Years
The board is reviewing internal and external candidates to replace Graham, who will remain in his role until the end of the financial year.