It seems Wesfarmers' Coles buyout was not such a disaster for shareholders as first thought.
The obituaries are being written for America's shopping malls, as a new generation changes its shopping and driving habits.
Western Australia's consumer protection commissioner has decided to name and shame a Perth tailoring business after dozens of customers complained of not receiving the high-end clothing they had paid for.
The CEO of Brisbane's major marketplace for fresh fruit and vegetables wants politicians to put the economy and regional development first this state election.
The most widely-watched index of consumer sentiment has edged higher, but pessimists still easily outnumber optimists.
Tasmania's peak motoring body says the island state is "the perfect place" for a fuel price investigation as it joins calls for the ACCC to investigate the state's petrol prices.
Conglomerate GUD, best known for its Sunbeam kitchen appliances, has reported a 261 per cent profit surge.
Australian petrol prices fell an average 4 cents per litre last week to the lowest level since May 2009.
Petrol prices could be about to go up for the first time in more than 60 days in South Australia, with some service stations charging more than 10 cents a litre on previous low prices.
Local retailers are facing stiffer global competition, with 15 per cent of the world's top 250 retailers now operating in Australia.
A report by analysts IBISWorld forecasts a boom year for coal seam gas, but downturn for petroleum exploration.
Retail trade rose 0.1 per cent in November, with a rise in grocery, food and takeaway sales driving the modest gain.
The Australian share market follows Wall Street into the black, but does not match the US gains of 1.2 per cent.
Falling petrol prices around the country have motorists lining up at the bowser, but the savings vary depending on where you fill up.
The services sector declined at a slower pace last month, although sales continued to deteriorate.
Good news for motorists, as petrol drops to below $1 a litre in some parts of Sydney - and it may go even further.
