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Seafood successPremiumAbalone producer marks record sales in face of COVID

Strategic partnerships opened new bulk order channels through Taiwan and the UK, while sales volumes continued through traditional channels into Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney and Melbourne.

Jenne Brammer

Retail therapyVideoPremium60 big-brand names now open at new-look Karrinyup

After nearly three years in the making, Karrinyup Shopping Centre is today launching the first section of its new development in which more than 60 stores will open.

Kate Purnell

Car boomPremiumEagers shrugs off virus to surge to record profit

Australia’s biggest car dealer is riding rampant demand for new cars from cashed-up buyers.

Sean Smith

Earnings supersizedHome spruce boom rolls on for Temple & Webster

While many have reported an easing in the pandemic-sparked online shopping and home sprucing boom, that gravy train rolls on for Temple & Webster.

Rebecca Le May

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The West Australian exclusive
Bowling alley & video arcade for adults to open in CBD

The city centre — long derided for its lack of excitement — is on the cusp of an arcade-game and bowling alley-led revival thanks to a multimillion-dollar vote of confidence in Perth.

Kim Macdonald

Cops a sprayLorna Jane fined $5m for ‘predatory’ COVID-19 claims

Popular activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million in the Federal Court for claiming its clothes prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Robyn Wuth

In the binColes dumps Little Shop to clean up green image

Highly popular promotions that swelled the grocery giant’s coffers, set off an online trading frenzy and raised the ire of almost every single environmental group in Australia have been scrapped.

Daniel Newell

It’s a whopper!PremiumHungry Jack’s founder Cowin wins Dog Swamp bunfight

Hungry Jack’s founder Jack Cowin has won legal ownership of his Yokine outlet’s drive-through in a bunfight with the neighbouring Dog Swamp Shopping Centre.

Neale Prior

Going downWhy petrol is about to get cheaper

Petrol prices around Australia are expected to get cheaper because of one important decision.

Anton Nilsson

Lockdown warningPremiumJB Hi-Fi tips near 70 per cent surge in profit

Cashed-up consumers have kept tills running hot but the electronics and home appliances retailer warns a new round of lockdowns on the east coast will crimp sales early in the new financial year.

Daniel Newell

Survey says ...Australia’s best and worst brands revealed

The verdict is in on Australia’s best and worst branded companies.

Jonathon Moran

Muscling inVideoPremiumAfterpay, Zip hammered in BNPL market shake-up

Shares in market darling Afterpay have nosedived as big name global brands jostle for pole position in the booming buy now, pay later sector.

Daniel Newell

WFH falloutPremiumBaz blasts big city bosses over CBD’s empty shops

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas says big city employers need to recall their staff to the office to help support businesses as vacancy rates in main CBD shopping hubs hit fresh highs.

Kim Macdonald

Tick of approvalPremiumAnalysts back in Wesfarmers bid for API

They believe the pharmaceuticals group would have to have a good reason for knocking back the $687m takeover offer as suggestion of Sigma counter bid emerges.

Sean Smith

Big serveHelloFresh to buy rival Youfoodz

Meal delivery provider HelloFresh has proposed buying ASX-listed rival Youfoodz, which has sent shares skyrocketing.

Steven Deare

Brick-tasticCommentsPerth’s first LEGO store location revealed

Perth’s first LEGO certified store is just a few short months away from opening, and now we know exactly where it will be.

Jenne Brammer

ECOMMERCE BOOSTCommentsPremiumLockdowns see big jump in online shopping

Four million households have purchased something off the internet over the past two weeks as lockdowns across the nation have fuelled a spike in online shopping.

Board challengeMyer wants premium as Lew rallies troops for takeover

Myer's board says shareholders deserve a premium if Solomon Lew's Premier Investments is to take control of the company.

Steven Deare

‘Vacant site’CommentsNew supermarket for vacant Perth Bunnings site

Plans for a $15 million complex on the site of a former Perth Bunnings store have been given the go-ahead, despite opposition from many locals.

Lucy Jarvis

Solly concessionsPremiumMyer offers to talk about board seats for Solomon Lew

The embattled retailer says it wants the question of “appropriate” board representation sorted out as soon as possible to avoid management being distracted.

Sean Smith

Vaccine rolloutPremiumBunnings, Officeworks sites could be used for jabs

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott will look at opening up some Bunnings and Officeworks sites for vaccinations, suggesting they could be used to ramp up the rollout in regional communities.

Danielle Le Messurier

Taste testPremiumBetty’s Burgers to open first WA store

Look out Perth, an east coast chain is preparing to muscle into the local fast food market to win a share of your burger bucks amid a booming local economy.

Daniel Newell

Best brandVideoSUPERMARKETS Australia’s most trusted brands

Supermarkets were the nation’s most trusted brands, according to a new survey, but one stood out above all the rest.

Melissa Iaria

Cash grabGST on international shopping faces review

The tax office has been a winner from GST on low value imported goods and a review will see if local firms are also getting a fairer share of online shoppers.

Marion Rae