Retail

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott has disclosed a challenging outlook for several of the group's businesses while also detailing an alarming rise in retail crime and threats to staff.

Cash Converters International's push to further increase its corporate store footprint on the east coast appears set to continue.

StreetX has broken into the US market amid an ambitious expansion strategy.

Adairs says the next 10 weeks will be critical for it to achieve a positive first-half result for FY26.

The operator of Phoenix Shopping Centre has launched legal action against the founder of Farmer Jack's to compensate for alleged lease breaches tied to a $40 million redevelopment.

Buyers from around the world have flown in for the third and final tender of Rio Tinto's highly coveted Argyle pink diamonds from WA, alongside flawless Canadian diamonds.

Subiaco-based Arise Developments has cleared a planning hurdle for its $170 million retail centre in Busselton, touted to be the biggest of its kind outside of Perth.

The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz footwear, KMD Brands has posted a statutory loss of $105 million - its worst result in at least a decade.

Department store operator Myer has told shareholders they won't get a final dividend after a 30 per cent drop in full-year profit driven by warehouse issues.

Endeavour Group has appointed Jeanette Fenske as managing director of BWS, who will begin the role early next year.

The parent company of BCF and Supercheap Auto has terminated its chief executive Anthony Heraghty over a workplace relationship.

The Federal Court passed down the fine after the retailer admitted to misleading customers via store credit promotions.

Woolworths has succeeded in getting development approval for its $32 million project in Perth's north despite opposition from nearby Hawaiian and IGA stores.

Wangara-based Merino & Co has secured an offtake and distribution agreement with Chinese-focused Jiangsu Binjora Era Garment and Apparel company.

The new parent company of The Reject Shop plans to rebrand all its stores by 2027 and open hundreds of new ones.

Wesfarmers will make a $1.7 billion capital return to shareholders after reporting a strong lift in net profit, helped by proceeds from four major asset sales.

Eminent company director Michael Chaney is coming to the end of his career, with Wesfarmers naming its next chair and a likely successor emerging at Northern Star Resources.

Cash Converters International has returned increases in operating and statutory net profits in FY25.

Endeavour Group says its profit was down 16 per cent last financial year amid cost-of-living pressures, as it waits for new CEO Jayne Hrdlicka to take over.

An upgrade of Morley Galleria Shopping Centre is slated to open by Christmas 2026 as early works on the $240 million redevelopment have started.

Ensuring a stable supply of WA's high-quality Merino wool as the sheep flock declines will require work.

The state government's public holiday review has continued to come under fire after some of Western Australia's peak bodies estimate significant costs to businesses.

Cash Converters International boss Sam Budiselik says the company's plan to expand within Australia's most populated areas on the east coast is working.

The financial restraints felt by soon-to-be newlyweds is affecting some of Perth's bridal stores, but it could signify a reset of the wedding industry.

The Australian Hotels Association WA has warned the state government against making Easter Saturday a public holiday, citing widespread hospitality venue closures.

The state's peak planning body has approved DevWest's $24 million application to build a two-storey neighbourhood centre, despite concerns from the nearby IGA.

Australian shoe brand Wittner has changed hands after private retailer The Shoe Group acquired majority of the business, which was under administration.

Residents of WA's north-west will welcome news a Bunnings Warehouse has been proposed for Karratha.

The wholesaler behind IGA posted a 10 per cent profit increase, with strong food sales offsetting pressure from subdued hardware and liquor earnings.

Century-old Australian shoe brand Wittner is set to be sold to a national shoe retailer after it buckled to rising costs and called in administrators earlier this year.

Analysis by Copenhagen urban design firm Gehl has revealed the changes in pedestrian activity in the past 16 years.

ASX-listed e-commerce company Toys ‘R' Us has called in administrators from BDO, marking a second time the toy retailer brand has tumbled into trouble.