A tale of two suburbs,and how COVID has changed the way we shop

A tale of two suburbs,and how COVID has changed the way we shop

Some of Melbourne’s suburban retail economies got a massive boost from the pandemic but not all the city’s localities are sharing the bonanza.

  • byNoel Towell

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Retail industry peak body appoints its first female president

Retail industry peak body appoints its first female president

It has taken almost 120 years for peak industry body the Australian Retailers Association to appoint its first female president.

  • byAnna Patty
What’s open and where are the best sales? Your Melbourne Boxing Day shopping guide

What’s open and where are the best sales? Your Melbourne Boxing Day shopping guide

Got some Christmas cash or vouchers burning a hole in your pocket? Or perhaps you just love grabbing a bargain. Either way,let us help you plan for the Boxing Day sales.

  • byBrittany Carlson
As it happened:Melbourne retailers,cinemas,gyms throw open doors as restrictions ease

As it happened:Melbourne retailers,cinemas,gyms throw open doors as restrictions ease

Shops are welcoming back customers and Melburnians can again head to the regions.

  • byCassandra Morgan
Vicinity comes joins the rush for retail with $358m deal

Vicinity comes joins the rush for retail with $358m deal

More than $2 billion worth of retail assets are set to change hands as shopping centres open up across the country.

  • byCarolyn Cummins
Last-minute rush for Bunnings stores ahead of Sydney-wide closure

Last-minute rush for Bunnings stores ahead of Sydney-wide closure

Bunnings stores were busy on Sunday with people queuing to get into some ahead of their closure to retail customers across Greater Sydney from Monday.

  • byMatt O'Sullivan
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‘Former glory’:Spotlight plans 50 new Harris Scarfe stores in five years

‘Former glory’:Spotlight plans 50 new Harris Scarfe stores in five years

The new owners of collapsed discount department chain Harris Scarfe are planning to open 50 new stores of the once-struggling chain in the next five years.

  • byDominic Powell
COVID-19 kills off late-night retail as shoppers shun city after dark

COVID-19 kills off late-night retail as shoppers shun city after dark

Many retailers have reduced their trading hours as COVID-19 leads to a plunge in foot traffic in Sydney's CBD.

  • byAndrew Taylor
A guide to using public bathrooms during the pandemic

A guide to using public bathrooms during the pandemic

Skip the paper toilet seat covers,and get out of there quickly. These are just some of the expert tips for navigating a toilet trip during COVID-19.

  • byJen Gunter
Suburban Melbourne Woolies centre sells for $21m

Suburban Melbourne Woolies centre sells for $21m

A Sydney investor,with an overseas partner,has outlaid $21.3 million for a Woolworths-anchored shopping centre in Coburg on a passing yield of 6 per cent.

  • bySimon Johanson
COVID cops come to malls as shopping centres enforce social distancing

COVID cops come to malls as shopping centres enforce social distancing

Shopping centres have enlisted a raft of security guards,staff members and protective service officers to remind customers to stay 1.5m apart.

  • byDominic Powell