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Online jump not enough to prevent Myer profit dip

Australia’s largest department store Myer has reported a drop in overall sales and profit in 2024, despite a jump in online purchases, compared to 2023. In an

Retailers cash in on “Black November” sales

November’s Black Friday sales boosted Australia’s retail turnover by almost one percent across the month. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today,

Five-year window to upskill thousands of workers

Almost a quarter of current jobs are expected to “fundamentally change” withing five years, sparking an urgent call to reskill the Australian workforce. The 2025

Job vacancies jump by more than 4 percent

Job vacancies in Australia have risen for the first time in more than two years. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, released today, shows there were 344,000 job

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January

Netflix and click a risky shopping combination

Distracted shoppers are driving risky online purchasing practices, which are up almost 10 percent in a year. Research from payment platform PayPal found in an attempt to

Mobile wallet debit card update needed

Some Australians who have attached debit cards to their mobile wallets will need to update them before January 1 to ensure they continue working. Australian Banking

Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m

With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year

Rodwell inaugural CEO of new Australian Retail Council

A former Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioner will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC). Chris Rodwell will step into the Sydney-based

Australians investing in Christmas cheer

Despite the cost-of-living crunch, new data has revealed Australians plan to spend more this Christmas than in 2023. Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry

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