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Big W and the beauty middle: How retail is democratising desire

Retailers like Big W are closing the gap between social discovery and in-store experience.
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ARA seeks to relax general retail industry award terms

ARA lobbies government to end smoko breaks and penalty rates for higher-paid staff, among other concessions.

Wesfarmers to wind down Catch, Kmart to acquire fulfilment centres

To eliminate losses, Wesfarmers' retail divisions will acquire Catch's select digital capabilities.
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Kmart reveals leadership transition as MD Ian Bailey retires

Current Kmart CFO Aleksandra Spaseska will succeed Bailey as the new MD.

Bunnings, Kmart, Aldi are Australia’s most-trusted brands

The biggest loser in the latest quarter was Woolworths, which fell a massive 194 places to be the fifth most distrusted ...

Is EDLP a better strategy during tough times?

The results are in and brands like Kmart are demonstrating that everyday low prices (EDLP) are one way to stay afloat th...

Wesfarmers to merge back ends of Target, Kmart businesses

The changes only occur on the business’s back end, with Target and Kmart remaining separate consumer-facing brands and s...

‘Low prices for life’: Kmart commits to value as inflation stings customers

“We know it’s more important than ever to give Australian and New Zealanders access to products that won’t break the ban...

Facing up: Choice reveals retailers scanning customer ‘faceprints’ on entry

Kmart, The Good Guys and Bunnings were found to use facial recognition technology to identify customers who enter stores...

Kmart denies rumours of switch to self service only

Kmart has since confirmed that it “will always have” the option of manned checkouts available for customers who want the...

Wesfarmers eyes silver linings in subscription, health and beauty

While Wesfarmers’ retail arms suffered throughout the first half, chief executive Rob Scott outlined some opportunities ...

Omicron threatens retail workforce as Kmart and Target slash trading hours

With more team members having to isolate due to Covid, the retailer expects additional pressure.

Kmart launches on Catch marketplace today

Customers click and collect through a select number of Target or K Hub stores.

Wesfarmers opens raft of new stores across Australia

The new sites are manned by over 220 new hires, the business said.
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Kmart opens store at Westfield Carindale

Kmart has launched a new store in Westfield Carindale in response to strong customer demand in the area.

Kmart unveils new ‘K Hub’ format in former Target stores

Three former Target Country stores have already been converted. Dozens more will soon follow.

Wesfarmers’ Coles earnings fall

Woolworths' heavy grocery discounting affects Coles' sales growth.

How popular are customer loyalty programs really?

71 per cent of Australians are members of at least one store loyalty program.

Target writedowns offset Coles earnings

Coles supermarkets see earnings rise but Wesfarmers' profits plunge.