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150,000ha of farmland lost in SEQ over 25 years

Almost 150,000 hectares of farmland has been lost in South-East Queensland over the past 25 years, according to a new report on the region’s food security. The report

Is it the end of the department store for David Jones, Myer?

Major department stores have been in a constant battle for survival since the 1970s as they ride regular waves of social and economic change, an Australian retail

New print-in-store post labels for eBay sellers

Australia Post has launched a new ‘Print in Store’ capability that allows eBay sellers to print shipping labels at participating Post Offices using a QR code. The

Dynamic pricing is shaking up the fashion industry

By Aayushi Badhwar Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored,

Massive LEGO collection put up for auction

A private LEGO collection comprising 2000 sets and more than one million pieces has been put up for auction. The collection, worth up to a quarter of a million dollars,

Prosecco conceded but feta kept in new EU trade deal

By Hazel Moir Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, this week Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and

Consumer confidence hits decade low

Consumer confidence has hit a decade low, with households pessimistic about their financial conditions over the next 12 months, and their economic conditions over the

Grocery habits expose generational divide

New research has uncovered a vast generational divide in shopping habits, with young people far more likely to make spontaneous purchases. The Vypr report, titled Six

Ed Sheeran to “pop up” in Australian retail centres

Music superstar Ed Sheeran will make a temporary foray into the Australian retail scene during his national tour later this month. The singer today announced pop-up

Mixed views emerge on the importance of buying local

By Susan Luckman and Michelle Phillipov We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb. The iconic

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