Matthew Elmas
Retail
Jeanswest to shutter 37 stores as hundreds of workers face redundancy
Denim retailer Jeanswest will close 37 stores as administrators for the collapsed business look to steady the ship for a possible sale.
Retail
Kaufland abandons Australia: A timeline of Schwarz Group’s $500 million blunder
Kaufland has abandoned Australia, leaving 200 jobs and 20-plus construction sites in the lurch after being welcomed with open arms by politicians.
Retail
Amazon launches Uber-esque delivery service in Australia, amid safety and pay criticism in the US
Amazon Australia has launched its delivery service Amazon Flex, amid criticism about the service in the United States and elsewhere.
Influencers & Profiles, Retail
How the brothers behind MAISON de SABRÉ created a $10 million dollar retail business to pay their uni fees
Personalised accessories retailer MAISON de Sabré has made millions cashing in on Instagram and pursuing global growth. Now, founders Zane and Omar Sabré are chasing loftier goals.
Human Resources
Australia Day 2020: State-by-state trading hours and penalty rates
Australia Day 2020 public holiday trading hours and penalty rates explained, state by state, for all businesses looking to open.
Economy
“Treading water”: Crumbling confidence to weigh on Australian economy
The Australian economy will muddle through a slow down in 2020 as poor confidence and environmental factors weigh on performance, Deloitte economists say.
Politics
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as “useless” loans come under fire
Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy.
Tax
Six things to do now to make tax time 2020 a little less taxing
It's a new decade, but tax never stops. SMEs looking to get on the front foot with their obligations this year should check out these tax tips.
Retail
National retailer Jeanswest collapses into administration
National retail chain Jeanswest has collapsed into voluntary administration, throwing the jobs of 988 people into the air just two weeks into the new year.
Human Resources
