Retail

Grocery wholesaler Metcash has lifted first-half profit by 24 per cent to $92.9 million, despite a drop in sales across its supermarkets business, with WA sales hit by increased competition and soft economic conditions.

Oroton stores will operate as usual after the 79-year-old Australian luxury handbag retailer collapsed into voluntary administration.

Solomon Lew has struck a blow against Myer by securing a first strike against the department store chain's executive remuneration.

The competition watchdog has had its first major win enforcing a new franchising code of conduct, with the Federal Court today fining Pastacup franchisor Morild and co-founder Stuart Bernstein $150,000 for a failure to disclose he had been a director of two insolvent entities.

Perth’s shoppers will enjoy the same extended shopping hours as last year to buy presents and hunt for bargains, but employers want longer hours all year round.

Shares in Harvey Norman have risen strongly after the corporate watchdog told the retailer it was no longer reviewing its 2015-16 financial report.

Shares in Woolworths have risen after the supermarket chain unveiled strong first quarter food sales that continued to outpace the growth of rival Coles.

JB Hi-Fi's sales growth has slowed, but it still expects total sales to jump 21 per cent this financial year.

Supermarket giant Coles has suffered a slowdown in first-quarter sales growth as a rapid fall in the price of fresh produce and competition from a resurgent Woolworths keeps pressure on margins.

The threat of corporate discount pharmacies on small, family-run businesses has triggered a review of pharmacy ownership laws in Western Australia.

Solomon Lew has launched a new attack on the board of Myer and called on shareholders to help him oust the department store's directors at next month's annual general meeting.

Western Australian retailers have a positive view of business conditions in the year ahead, according to a recent survey by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, with one third expecting an improved market in the 2018 financial year.

A new strategy, rebrand and expansion into different selling channels are all part of Robert West’s plan to revamp Jesters Pies.

ANALYSIS: New retail arrivals continue to pile pressure on established operators, with Wesfarmers feeling the pain on several fronts.

Retail veteran Solomon Lew is urging Myer to prove its recent claims that the department store chain's fortunes are turning around.

Shares in Woolworths have fallen after the supermarket giant finalised its exit from its disastrous Masters hardware venture by completing the sale of its store sites.

It was in the aftermath of a profoundly emotional moment that Terence Borgioli, then 23, decided to chase his dream of starting a luxury fashion business.

Automotive Holdings Group has further grown its presence on the east coast with the acquisition of five franchised car dealerships in NSW for $8.5 million plus stock and assets.

New car sales in Western Australia dipped back into the red last month after showing rare signs of improvement in August.

Adventure gear retailer Kathmandu's annual profit has risen 13.5 per cent, thanks to strong sales, innovative products and cost cuts.

The recent revamp of Westfield Whitford City’s hospitality precinct crafted the perfect business opportunity for Beerland Brewing to open its second venue today.

Wesfarmers managing director Richard Goyder landed a $12.1 million pay packet in his final full year in charge of the Coles and Bunnings operator, while BHP Billiton chief executive Andrew Mackenzie also lifted his total income, but he remained a long way short of the Perth businessman.

Property developer Sirona Capital has today unveiled plans for the 5,500 square metres-plus retail component of its $270 million Kings Square project in Fremantle.

Myer's six Perth stores appear to have escaped the chop, with the retailer instead closing an additional three interstate stores as it struggles to turn around sluggish sales amid weak consumer spending and growing industry competition.

Floral wholesaler Profresh has grown from a one-person business into a team of almost 15, generating $3 million in revenue in just its second year of commercial operations

Western Australia reported a surprise increase in new car sales last month, boosted by strong performances by Toyota and Hyundai.

Gage Roads Brewing Company has reported solid results for the 2017 financial year, on the back of higher demand for its craft beer range.

SPECIAL REPORT: Property groups are chasing retail opportunities in Perth’s CBD with a pipeline of upgrades and developments worth more than $250 million.

SPECIAL REPORT: Developers remain bullish on plans to evolve shopping centres into community, lifestyle and entertainment hubs.

Perth-based Automotive Holdings Group has delivered a lower full-year net profit result on the back of restructures and one-off costs associated with its refrigerated logistics business.

Woolworths' heavy food discounting has paid off, with the supermarket giant's sales growth beating analysts’ expectations.

PHOTO ESSAY: Work boot company Steel Blue has shown niche, quality-focused manufacturing has a place in Western Australia.