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It is increasingly clear that Anchorage underestimated how deep the structural challenges ran, and how quickly Australians would change their shopping habits.
The competition watchdog will analyse eight product groups as part of new legislation to monitor Coles and Woolworths for potential gouging.
Domino’s is showing signs of recovery after its discounting reset, but same-store sales still declined 4.6 per cent for the financial year to date.
The collapsed department store is working to close outlets across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and its Perth flagship in the Hay Street Mall.
Ben Nothling’s footwear business Holster has been caught up in the collapse of the retail institution that was founded by his forebear.
Financial pressure is mounting across the pizza chain’s network, and franchisees are struggling to meet tax obligations as sales slump.
The pizza chain is drawing on marketing fees paid by franchisees to fund financial relief as two-thirds of disgruntled operators fall behind on tax payments.
Rapid-fire content drops of new styles means this business will always find a winner for any potential customer.
The boss of Coopers Brewery, owned by 219 extended family shareholders, says inflation and high price tags are making drinkers of the beverage think twice.
Administrators who took control of the stricken retailer last week say there has already been “an extraordinary level” of interest from potential buyers.
Rod Levis said he was happy the fashion label he founded was sold to a long-time supporter and experienced retail executive.
Staff were told about the changes a day after the 188-year-old retailer called in administrators following unsuccessful negotiations with landlords.
Scott Fyfe alleges that David Jones’ parent entity conducted affairs in a manner that was “oppressive, unfairly prejudicial, or unfairly discriminatory”.
Labels such as Saint Laurent, Valentino and Oroton have pulled stock from the department store, including its flagship locations, immediately after it went into voluntary administration.
Anchorage Capital Partners has told suppliers that it could “put forth a proposal including a restructured store footprint” described as David Jones 2.0.
Chief executvie Pete Findlay says the group’s main yoghurt plant in Victoria is nearing full capacity, with a 25 per cent increase in output coming by late 2027.
Carrie LaFrenz and Lauren Sams unpack the slow-motion demise of the retailer, what tipped the chain over the edge and what’s going to happen now.
The end of the grand old days and why the collapse of David Jones was 188 years in the making.
Erica Berchtold’s 14-hour days haven’t been enough to stop the retailer entering administration.
The department store giant has been owned by Anchorage Capital Partners since 2023, but has faced intense financial pressures, pushing it to the brink.
The regulator says more than four out of five companies it contacted had failed to lodge financial reports for the 2025 financial year on time.
The cult brand backed by tennis great Roger Federer is pushing into soccer via a tie-up with Kylian Mbappe, and plans to open more stores in Australia.
The former Woolworths and TEG boss continues to show a commitment to his former consultant profession.
The department store continues to seek the closure of loss-making stores including five in Westfield malls owned by Scentre Group.
The cashed-up Oatley family has been expanding its wine portfolio, betting there is still demand for a high-quality drop despite falling global consumption.
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