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ABS data shows small business needs urgent, targeted support, says COSBOA
COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said the figures are a wake-up call for policymakers.
Despite fewer scams, losses mount for Australian businesses
The biggest increase in reported losses came from phishing scams.
COSBOA’s Cyber Wardens program wins global support
As part of the partnership, graduates from the Cyber Wardens course in May will now be eligible to access the Bronze Cyb...
‘Mystery Box’ scam steps up subscription scams online
Mystery box ads on social media point to online shops that offer subscription tiers with all kinds of perks.
Retailers saw higher spending in February, but need a rate cut to maintain the rise
While cost-of-living pressures remain, consumer spending showed resilience.
Surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go launches in Australia
Too Good To Go, an app-based surplus food marketplace, has launched in Australia, starting in Melbourne, intending to he...
Food and grocery industry sees lower profit despite growth in turnover
The food and grocery manufacturing industry recorded higher turnover but lower profit in the 2022-23 period amid challen...
Retailers Association voices concern over NSW Anzac Day trading ban
ARA CEO Paul Zahra said the retail body does not support the change as the current regulations, which allow all stores t...
Union bid to abolish youth rates risks ‘pushing young people out of retail’
The Australian Retailers Association fear that young people may struggle to compete against older, more experienced appl...
Global online retail sales tipped to reach US$6.8 trillion by 2028
In Asia-Pacific, online retail sales for the top five countries – China, South Korea, Japan, India, and Australia – are ...