Who’s shopping at Shein and Temu for Christmas? A lot of us,it turns out

Who’s shopping at Shein and Temu for Christmas? A lot of us,it turns out

While you might not think to buy Christmas gifts from the ultra-fast,ultra-cheap Chinese retailers,there are plenty of other items Australians want on the cheap for the festive season.

  • byJessica Yun

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With 200,000 tonnes of clothes in landfill each year,rethink rather than return

With 200,000 tonnes of clothes in landfill each year,rethink rather than return

The fashion industry can only do so much to reduce its climate impact without the support of its customers.

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‘Bracketing’ and refund abuse:Why we’re hooked on returning clothes

‘Bracketing’ and refund abuse:Why we’re hooked on returning clothes

Buying clothes online is convenient,but it has led to a tide of garments being sent back. Overseas retailers are retaliating with fees – will Australia follow?

  • byMelissa Singer
No case to answer:Cosette cleared of claims it sold designer fakes

No case to answer:Cosette cleared of claims it sold designer fakes

After more than 1000 complaints,the Australian retailer has been cleared of wrongdoing – but some unhappy customers are standing firm in their belief they were misled.

  • byMelissa Singer
Coles promises more ‘perfect orders’ for online shoppers

Coles promises more ‘perfect orders’ for online shoppers

Two massive new customer fulfilment centres should help you actually get all the items you ordered online,the supermarket giant says.

  • byJessica Yun
Why Australia’s ‘Aldi of sports goods’ is going small

Why Australia’s ‘Aldi of sports goods’ is going small

Chief executive Romain Gravigny explains why Decathlon is rolling out a wave of smaller stores,starting with Sydney.

  • byJessica Yun
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Tupperware is toast as company files for bankruptcy

Tupperware is toast as company files for bankruptcy

A post-pandemic jump in costs of raw materials,labour and freight,has tipped the iconic Tupperware brand over the edge.

‘Don’t want the limelight’:Who is Booktopia’s low-profile new boss?

‘Don’t want the limelight’:Who is Booktopia’s low-profile new boss?

Not all Australians have heard of camera retailer DigiDirect,much less its owner,Shant Kradjian,a serial entrepreneur and investor based in Sydney.

  • byJessica Yun
Sports fans push Kogan back into green

Sports fans push Kogan back into green

The online retailer has managed to eke out a profit in financial year 2024 and reinstated dividend as it looks to put the post-pandemic blues behind it.

  • byBrittany Busch
Think you’ve snagged a bargain online? It’s you who’s been snagged
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Think you’ve snagged a bargain online? It’s you who’s been snagged

While new and competitive businesses are a good thing for consumers,we should keep a careful eye on these companies. After all,they’re keeping a close watch on ours.

  • byMillie Muroi
Hot luxury to bargain bin:The red flag that should have warned investors
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Hot luxury to bargain bin:The red flag that should have warned investors

A lot of naysayer told-you-sos were around when Cettire spectacularly missed profit expectations this week. Now its shares and luxury clothes are discounted.

  • byElizabeth Knight