Retail

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.

Wesfarmers has announced a change within its Officeworks portfolio, with Sarah Hunter to depart from the company from August.

Multinational e-commerce company Amazon is extending its reach in Perth by offering same-day deliveries, as sector players move to meet changing customer expectations.

Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert has welcomed the company’s third quarter sales result, with revenue up by 3.4 per cent, or $336 million, to $10.37 billion.

A Canadian retailer has made a bid for an Australian discount store retailer.

The company behind fashion brand Jeanswest has called in administrators, putting the future of hundreds of workers in limbo.

Ashley Reade has been appointed chief executive of surfing brand Rip Curl, by parent company KMD Brands.

The Tattarang chief executive says he is keen to continue to push the brand into international markets.

Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth says the department store group remains committed to becoming an “retail powerhouse”, amid challenging trade conditions.