David Jones store in Bourke Street, Melbourne

Record foot traffic to David Jones after receivers appointed

David Jones stores have recorded record foot traffic and online sales since receivers were appointed last week. In a statement released today, receivers Christopher
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David Jones

No other stores like David Jones? Is the era over?

By Robert Crawford After 188 years, department store David Jones has been put into administration over unpaid rent at some of its 38 Australian and New Zealand stores,
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Sydney Rushes To The Boxing Day Sales

Stores stay open for now as David Jones appoints receivers

Australia’s oldest department store chain, David Jones, has been placed into voluntary administration. It will continue operating while receivers view the
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Portrait of a young woman with short black hair in a black knit sweater, conveying introspection

Real models face hard times as AI shakes up fashion

AI-generated fashion models present a tantalising opportunity for brands: the ability to create lifelike images for their retail websites while cutting costs by 90
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Portrait of a mid adult woman at restaurant

Coles spices up chicken for eat at home trend

Coles supermarkets are spicing up their hot roast chicken in response to more families eating at home. The supermarket chain said its latest research showed 59 percent
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North Lakes

North Lakes resort-style town centre gets green light

A major town centre and resort development at North Lakes, north of Brisbane, has been given the green light. The Comiskey Group announced this week that it had secured
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Coles 2026 Christmas Media Day

Coles unveils its fast-cook 2026 Christmas range

Coles has unveiled more than 200 Christmas products priced at $10 or less and a fresh emphasis on festive food that can be cooked quickly. Coles and Liquorland customers
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Toombul Irvine

Retail to return to Toombul shopping centre site

Retail will return to the old Toombul shopping centre site through a new masterplan designed to resurrect the flood-ravaged site as a major community
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Shopping time

Retailers battling abuse of ‘generous’ returns policies

Online fraud communities have been created for people to share tips on making fraudulent returns of bought items. A new study also reveals the widespread practice of
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Kate O'Connor

K-Beauty powerhouses launch at Coles

By Susan Schwartz Korean skincare is one of the biggest beauty trends in recent years – and it’s finally hit the mainstream with Coles introducing some of the most
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