With Prada buying Versace, one of fashion's biggest rivalries is over — and it will be hoping to bring the fellow Italian fashion house back into style.
How to spot 'ghost stores' posing as Australian businesses
With Australians expected to spend billions this Black Friday, the consumer watchdog is warning about a growing number of "ghost stores" targeting unsuspecting shoppers and posing as local businesses promising premium goods, when in reality they are shipping fast fashion from overseas.
How illegal tobacco traders continue to ply their trade on renowned cafe strip
Convenience stores along the popular strip are scarcely stocked with chocolate bars and chewing gum but it's the merchandise under the counter that's really paying the rent.
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Regional Victorian shops fight back against increasing retail crime
Retail stores in north-west Victoria are taking their own measures to curb increasing retail crime.
What dodgy sales tactics to watch for this Black Friday
When it comes to Black Friday sales, most shoppers expect to be accosted with aggressive marketing material. But the cumulative effects of these ads can be damaging.
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Police gain access to Westfield Carousel cameras in crime crackdown
Cameras that record the number plates of all the vehicles that enter one of Perth's biggest shopping centres are being used to track criminals, WA police have revealed.
ASX tumbles as stronger jobs figures quash rate cut prospects — as it happened
The local share market takes another leg lower as labour force figures pour cold water on rate cut expectations. Look back on the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters.
Shoppers prepare to spend billions on Black Friday deals
About 6 million Australians are expected to take part in Black Friday sales this year and on average they will fork out $804 each.
The Wiggles 'likely breached' consumer law with sale of headbands: ACCC
The Wiggles will produce an episode of their parenting podcast, highlighting the product's recall and safety issues relating to button batteries.
Commonwealth Bank posts $2.6b quarterly profit, ASX loses ground — as it happened
Commonwealth Bank reported a marginal rise in first-quarter profit, but its share price still lost 6.6 per cent in value, while the ASX200 lost ground.
Amazon is supposed to deliver convenience. Its drivers say they walk 'on eggshells'
Tech giant Amazon claims to offer convenience to both its customers and its contractors. This is what the drivers behind your packages want you to know.
Perth commercial bakery fire sparks sliced bread shortage
A fire at an industrial bread facility in Perth's south causes a shortage of sliced bread on supermarket shelves across Western Australia.
Warning for parents as 80pc of online Halloween buys fail safety tests
Authorities warn parents of the dangers of Halloween-themed toys bought online, after testing reveals 80 per cent fail to meet safety and information standards.
Beachside business owners struggle as trade wiped out by roadworks
Business owners along one of Adelaide's most renowned beachside retail and dining strips are making tough decisions to shut up shop as they fight to survive a perfect storm of downturn.
Amazon says outage is 'fully mitigated' as sites return to normal— as it happened
Amazon's cloud unit AWS experienced an outage that also disrupted several other global platforms, affecting customers worldwide — as it happened.
Influencer issues warning after stranger memorises phone number at check-out
A South Australian influencer has used her TikTok to warn others to be careful about sharing personal information in public, after a stranger memorised her phone number while she recited it to a cashier.
Broome drivers are paying $2.29 per litre. Down the road it's a different story
Industry experts say there is no excuse for wild variations in fuel prices across Australia, as calls grow for an independent investigation into the disparity.
A new supermarket's been invited to Australia. Here is how its prices stack up
Last month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Emirati hypermarket chain LuLu Group to compete with Coles and Woolworths for market share. But some retail experts say entry into Australia's supermarket sector isn't so simple.
New Sydney Fish Market to open in January after 'last hurrah' at old site
Sydney Fish Market CEO Daniel Jarosch says the new development will be able to "open with a bang" on January 19 next year, even though construction at Blackwattle Bay is set to be completed in mid-November.
Remote shop's vision pays off with cheaper veggies, bikes and furniture
A community group in an outback town is fighting high prices to offer more affordable food, clothing, and other essentials that were previously only available hundreds of kilometres away.
PM invites Arab retail 'hypermarket' chain to take on Coles and Woolworths
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited Emirati 'hypermarket' chain LuLu Group to set up shop on Australia's shores and take on supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths.