Investing in Serviced Apartments in Melbourne
Many investors believe that now is a good time to buy serviced apartments in Melbourne
Sectors - Retail
Costco Given the Go-Ahead to Open a Store in Queensland
Costco is given the green light from the Queensland government to open its first state store, despite objections from rival Westfield
A Guide To Credit Card Surcharge Reforms
Business Review Australia speaks to creditcard.com.au about new credit card surcharge reforms, and identifies five things every business should know about the changes
Top 5 Ways To Achieve Customer Retention
Customer retention should be top of the agenda for businesses both big and small. Business Review Australia offers retailers five top tips for achieving customer retention in a tough economic climate
Miranda Kerr Leaves David Jones
Model Jessica Gomes will replace Kerr, whose $1 million per year contract was up for renewal next year
David Jones Axes DVDs, Games and Music from Stores
Poor sales performance in the DVDs, games and music departments have caused Australian retailer David Jones to eliminate these products from its stores
David Jones Launches Interactive Shopping App
As part of their digital strategy, the Australian retailer has developed the David Jones Magazine app for the iPad
David Jones Releases First Crowdsourced Catalogue
Australian retailer David Jones is launching its first ever Christmas catalogue based entirely on customer feedback
Click Frenzy Website Crashes Within Minutes
Australia's equivalent to Cyber Monday fails to provide much of a shopping advantage as the site crashes minutes after opening for business
Rolls-Royce mines in resource-rich Australian wallets
Rolls-Royce pitches the Phantom Series II as a luxury drive for mining millionaires in Queensland and Western Australia
Bookworld Engages in Book Battle with Amazon
The Australia-based book retailer guarantees members better prices than online giant Amazon
Retail in Review
An industry snapshot provided by the Australian Retailers Association
Topshop Attracts Crowds for Sydney Grand Opening
Following the smashing success of its Melbourne store opening last December, Topshop is joining the likes of Zara and Gap in Sydney's prime shopping precinct
Eventfinda takes Kiwi fun to the US
New Zealand technology company Eventfinda has launched its event discovery, marketing and ticketing platform in the United States. Starting out on the west coast, the company has aggressive growth plans in place
Bain back out of Billabong buyout
Billabong shares fell by more than 7 percent yesterday after US private equity group Bain Capital pulled out of negotiations to buy the company, leaving TPG as the sole bidder
Surf's down for Australian retailers
Australian surfwear company Rip Curl has received unsolicited approaches from several international companies wanting to invest in the privately held firm, in a deal that could fetch up to A$480 million ($506 million)
Kiss and make up
Australian department store Target faces legal action after it was revealed that the retailer had been selling fake M•A•C cosmetics at its stores
Frank Lowy: Benchmark for Australian Business
Lowy is arguably one of Australia's most famous adopted sons
The Softer Side of Michael Klim
Launching a successful skincare line, Michael Klim's products are made for the "average Aussie bloke"
Asia Pacific Expansion Boosts Sales for Zara, H&M
Sluggish sales in Europe are no bother for its two largest fashion retailers: both companies have seen their profits rise considerably thanks to a global expansion drive across Asia - and soon, Australia too
Salvos Stores Celebrate 129 Years of Sustainable Fashion
A campaign called 'The Original Trendsetter since 1883 - changing lives for over 100 years' has launched across Australia
David Jones Takeover Bidder Unmasked
The bidder was unmasked today as being John Edgar, a serial investor in various companies that no media outlet has so far confirmed as being actual businesses in current operation
More Australians Shop with Technology
Recognising this, Big W has become the first business in Australia to offer no-deposit lay-bys via their iPhone app
Sibling Enterprise
What does it take to build a business with your brother or sister?
Wear Your Antioxidants: Red Wine is Woven into a Dress
Researchers at the University of Western Australia revealed this week a dress they crafted entirely out of the contents of a wine vat
Costco Memberships Soaring in Australia, Asia
Australia currently hosts three Costco stores in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, and its future sights are set on Queensland
'Australian Borat' to Grace Olympic Opening Ceremony
A lost bet will result in Olympic shooter Russell Mark donning a Borat-style mankini during the Opening Ceremony in London
"The Body" and the Brains Behind Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson's successful business ventures show she has the staying power to run with the best of the money-makers
Shopping Above the Clouds
How airlines can harness the buying power of the growing Asia Pacific travel market at 35,000 feet
Could Easter Weekend Sales Top Boxing Day?
Retailers are hopeful for big sales this holiday weekend
Five Faces Expands into Sportsgirl
The Brisbane-based digital company has already revolutionised Lorna Jane shoppers' experiences with its interactive retail technology
Spanx Founder is Worth a Billion
The 41-year-old US-based entrepreneur is the youngest woman in the Billionaires Club
LivingSocial Acquires Jump On It
A seasoned American group buying site jumps on an Australian original
Smile Your Way to Business Success
Customer service is going to help determine your future business success, says BDO's Service 2020 report
Aussie online entrepreneur to join Y Combinator
Sydneysider Nikki Durkin will have an opportunity to pitch her ideas to the top dogs in Silicon Valley
Kardashian Fever Hits Sydney
Kim and Khloé Kardashian give the world something else to fuss about: their collection of handbags debuting exclusively in Australia
Milan's Newest Resident? A Westfield Shopping Centre
Westfield will expand into the European mainland with an agreement to acquire a 50 per cent stake in a shopping centre in Milan for A$160 million
Spotlight on CEO, Business Celeb and Golfer Greg Norman
He hasn't earned the nickname The Great White Shark based solely on his golf game. Greg Norman is a full-blown enterprise
Myer CEO Bernie Brookes Gets Pay Increase to $1.8M
Myer has extended its contract with CEO and Managing Director Bernie Brookes through to August 2014, and includes salary increase to $1.8 million
Five Ways To Boost Your Online Sales
From eBay to Facebook, group buying sites to Google Adwords, there are countless cost-effective ways to increase online sales
Miranda Kerr Promotes New David Jones Brands in Sydney
Miranda Kerr surprised shoppers at the Elizabeth Street store to speak at a press conference about David Jones' latest merchandise, which includes 60 new brands
5 Ways to Drive Customer Conversion Rates in Your Store
There are three ways you can drive sales in your stores: (1) encourage more prospects to visit your store; (2) increase your average ticket and (3) increase your conversion rate
Myer to Start Offering Botox Injections In-Store
Myer CEO Bernie Brookes is betting that Botox injections will lure more shoppers into stores and ultimately boost sales
Samsonite Traveling to Hong Kong for IPO
Samsonite could raise up to $1.5 billion from a share sale in Hong Kong to capitalise on growing Asian markets
Weekend Purchase: Jimmy Lewis Stand up Paddleboard
Sure, it's getting colder here in Australia but stand up paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport and a perfect weekend hobby
Lowy Steps Down as Westfield Chairman
At the Westfield AGM, founder Frank Lowy exits from his executive role and confirms annual profit guidance of $1.7 billion
Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012
Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012 celebrates the remarkable achievements of entrepreneurial business women
Zara Store Launches Today in Sydney
Spanish fashion chain Zara opens flagship store in Australia at the Westfield Pitt Street Mall in Sydney
The Importance of Market Research
Effective market research puts entrepreneurs in a space where the majority of their success will be dependent on market strategy
Westfield Shopping King Frank Lowy Steps Down after 50 Years
After founding The Westfield Group more than 50 years ago, 80-year-old Frank Lowy is stepping down from his throne as executive Chairman and passing the torch onto his sons Peter Lowy and Steven Lowy as Chief Executive Officers.
