Shopping
Fake reviews have made online shopping a nightmare. Can Reddit help?
More sceptical, savvy consumers are turning to community-based platforms for what they perceive to be more straightforward, reputable advice.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Latest
The six-figure sum you need to secure your true love
If you thought inflation was bad, it’s worse for those looking for love this Christmas by replicating the 12 Days of Christmas carol.
- by Millie Muroi
Who’s being naughty, not nice? Supermarkets tread carefully this Christmas
The 2024 Christmas advertisements are out, and Australia’s supermarkets are trying to win over hearts and wallets after a torrid year.
- by Hannah Hammoud
The best stocking-stuffers and Christmas gifts under $50
You don’t need to shop fast fashion to get cheap gifts this festive season.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Be in the game or suffer’: ‘Black November’ is reshaping Christmas and Boxing Day sales
With end-of-year sales “marathon” starting earlier and earlier in November, Australian retailers are rewriting their battle plans.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Retail
My wrong-sized shoes and the perverse problem with online shopping
Our increasingly confusing and impersonal retail culture seems to have caused customers to lose their minds.
- by Roby D'Ottavi
Man gets compensation for ‘smooth’ Mars bar discovery
A 34-year-old Briton thought the lack of a signature chocolate ripple on his Mars bar was a cost-cutting measure.
- by Rob Harris
Luxury house Chanel struts into collapsed rival Harrolds’ flagship store
Its sudden demise left top-tier landlords in Sydney and Melbourne out of pocket and scrambling to fill some of the country’s most expensive real estate.
- by Simon Johanson
From holidays to fashion: The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals
To help you navigate the overwhelming sale season, we’ve curated a list you should know about.
- by Lauren Ironmonger and Abby Seaman
Ignoring Black Friday sales is no longer an option for retailers. So now they’re getting tactical
Savvy shoppers are waiting for good deals before they spend, making it tougher for retailers to opt out of the big sale. But if done right, it can be lucrative.
- by Jessica Yun
Experts reveal how to get bang for your buck in Black Friday sales
Black Friday can be both tempting and overwhelming, so here are a few ways to get the most out of any bargain.
- by Nell Geraets