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@AmpolAustralia's proposed acquisition of EG Australia has been cleared by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) after securing a commitment from the fuel retailer to divest 41 service stations across five states. https://t.co/t4oRnWaYcN

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@Google – The most powerful engine for consumer intent in the world, yet one that never touched a transaction. It sent shoppers outward to brand websites and collected the toll on the way out. That arrangement is now ending.

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Australia’s largest multi-brand retail food and beverage franchise owner, Retail Food Group (RFG), has shed light on its changing strategy in the wake of continued challenges. https://t.co/tQMWTWhIWT

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@Kmart is leaning further into homewares with the unveiling of a K Home concept store in Box Hill South, Victoria.https://t.co/RPvcLYWYyk

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (@acccgovau) has initiated legal proceedings against e-commerce behemoth @amazon over allegations of the safety of unicorn backpacks sold on its platform. https://t.co/zBGKcEd629

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Luxury online fashion retailer @cettire is expanding its presence in China, a move announced shortly after the e-commerce business entered into an unexpected trading halt on the ASX. https://t.co/ta7leWWrwX

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German footwear brand Birkenstock has opened a flagship in Melbourne’s Carlton precinct, combining retail, repair and corporate operations under one roof.  https://t.co/ISKgaIro9o

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A mammoth case being heard in the Federal Court against @McDonalds could affect more than 300,000 workers, according to the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA Union). https://t.co/vIZtoAIqY7

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Australia’s consumers are pulling back on spending as prices continue to rise, while businesses begin to struggle. 
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KMD Brands has confirmed the commencement of a full-scale review of its business amid a long period of financial turnaround, while also managing to increase sales across its brands. https://t.co/mmNY3nUGlk

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Endeavour Group, the largest retail drinks and hospitality company in Australia, is changing tack to focus on cost reduction and value-driven retail. https://t.co/yT0BcIVwqX

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@NewBalanceAU has expanded its Australian retail presence with the opening of its first physical store in Brisbane, located at Westfield Chermside. https://t.co/MsIUTsIo1q

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Richard Whiteoak, the MD and founder of his namesake private equity firm behind SkinKandy, has lifted the lid on what drove the specialty retailer to success in its recent ASX debut. https://t.co/mKnZ356Pm8

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@adorebeauty is continuing to draw in new customers and grow its sales, but the company’s CEO has acknowledged that cost-of-living pressures are starting to bite.

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@adorebeauty is continuing to draw in new customers and grow its sales, but the company’s CEO has acknowledged that cost-of-living pressures are starting to bite.

https://t.co/IRZMxRlpj2

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Troubled homeware retailer Adairs has called on former Scentre Group executive and retail consultant, John Batistich, to help with its ongoing transformation. https://t.co/3Gqkk1TMIr

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Super Retail Group (SRG), the owner of @rebelsport, Macpac, BCF, and @scautoAU is facing a class action against its Rebel business that alleges underpayment of its managers. https://t.co/NHoVU6dExH

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@guzmanygomez is immediately closing its restaurants in Chicago and winding down operations in the US after its founder said the expansion would take more time and cost more money than expected. https://t.co/GCuFRKKmiI

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Licensing and intellectual property management giant Marquee Brands is increasing its interest in luxury fashion after striking a deal with the Damac Group for the @Roberto_Cavalli brand. https://t.co/Fjvu83B4cV https://t.co/ZB2YmtOEvJ