Retail

An adult retail store has lodged an application with the City of Perth to allow for "consensual sex" on the first floor of its premises in Barrack Street.

New ACCC powers will be put to the test for the first time, as the watchdog defers Ampol's acquisition of EG Australia and its over 500 fuel sites to a phase two merger review.

The plus-size fashion retailer has ordered new summer stock as its earnings are predicted to rise despite weaker American sales.

Endeavour Group shares have fallen more than six per cent after the nation's largest liquor retailer said it had lowered prices to grow its sales.

Perron Group's long serving director Fiona Harris has retired, having overseen the transition from the founder's leadership in a role that offered a unique window into a diverse range of sectors.

Michael Breckler is delivering on the strategic shift that will redefine the national retailer.

WA's new car market grew in December as hybrids surged and buyers' tastes shifted to bigger vehicles.

A development assessment panel has unanimously approved Centuria's plan to build a shopping centre in Alkimos, as part of a deal with the state government.

Woolworth's supermarket and commercial precinct in Pinjarra has sidestepped objections with approval from a state government planning committee.

Australians spent big at the altar of rock gods AC/DC and Oasis, continuing a run of strong household spending that will add to the Reserve Bank's concerns over inflation.

A state government committee has rejected a $35 million supermarket project, going against the planning director's recommendation.

The man behind the Kardinya Park Shopping Centre redevelopment has reflected on how it came about and the stages still to come.

Perth-based automotive industry cooperative Capricorn has moved into migration services with an acquisition intended to help members solve skills shortages.

Powerful lobby group the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia has appointed Neil Le Febvre as group CEO.

Spud King Tony Galati hopes his company's foray into the world of dairy sales will strengthen fresh milk supply in Western Australia.

As the popularity of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales grows, so does the sophistication of tools used to capture some of the expected $6.8 billion in sales.

Independent car retailing giant Regent Motors and Swift Holdings Investments have enjoyed big leaps in sales, driven by buoyant economic conditions.

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.