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Big W Closures: 30 Stores Across Oz Set To Shut

Camilla Theakstone January 22, 2020 No Comments

Department chain Big W has become the latest victim of Australia’s slowing retail sector, as it prepares to close 30 stores across the country. The revelation comes after embattled retailer…

Big W Sales Up 2.6%, CE Down

Elliot Nash October 30, 2019 No Comments

Big W has continued its sales momentum, following the release of first-quarter results from the Woolworths group, posting a sales increase of 2.6% thanks in part to apparel growth. Woolworths…

Big W Nobbled Over Dodgy Dyson Appliances Response

David Richards October 15, 2019 No Comments

Woolworths owned retailer Big W has been accused of engaging in false and misleading conduct relating to faulty Dyson appliances. These are the same Dyson appliances being sold by Harvey…

BREAKING NEWS: Fitbit For Sale, Is Google A Buyer?

David Richards September 22, 2019 No Comments

Fitbit who have had a lot of success in the Australian market has called in the investment bankers with speculation mounting that the wearable device maker is up for sale.…

Big W Rumours Fly After KordaMentha Hire

Roma Christian September 17, 2019 No Comments

Embattled discount department store, Big W, has reportedly hired insolvency firm, KordaMentha, to assist with store closures, sparking rumours of further re-structure and a possible wind-down. According to The Australian, KordaMentha was hired…

Big W Post $85M Loss Amid Store Closures

Roma Christian August 29, 2019 No Comments

Embattled discount department store, Big W, has suffered a $85 million full-year loss, amid several store closures and rumours of a proposed sale by parent company Woolworths. Back in April,…

Target Struggles With CE While Big W Delivers Growth

David Richards August 29, 2019 No Comments

The value consumer electronics and appliances battle between Big W and Target appear to be favouring Big W who unlike Target have been witnessing sales growth. With Target tipped to…

Target, Big W & Kmart Tipped To Be Chasing Chasing Disney+ Store Deal

David Richards August 26, 2019 No Comments

Retailers in Australia could get a big lift with the roll out of the Disney+ streaming service with Wesfarmers who own Target and K Mart as well as Woolworths who…

Serious Safety & Certification Questions Raised About Amazon Listed Products

David Richards August 25, 2019 No Comments

Serious questions have been raised about the quality and more importantly the certification of products being sold on Amazon, Of major concern is their third-party partners whose products it appears…

Target Cut 80 Office Jobs Amid Premium Push

Roma Christian August 15, 2019 No Comments

Target is reportedly axing 80 head office jobs, as the embattled department store seeks to lift its market profile towards a more premium product stance. In an exclusive report by The…