Retail & eCommerce Update: Feb 15 - Australia (5 stories)

From ‘search’ to ‘buy’: What businesses need to do now to be ready for agentic shopping

Agentic shopping is the next evolution of eCommerce where an AI agent can search, compare, fill the cart and initiate payments – with the customer setting all the rules. So how do businesses keep up? SmartCompany spoke to an expert at the forefront of the agentic shopping revolution. The post From ‘search’ to ‘buy’: What businesses need to do now to be ready for agentic shopping appeared first on SmartCompany.

Barbeques Galore falls into receivership, putting 500 jobs at risk

Prominent retailer Barbeques Galore has fallen into receivership, putting 500 jobs across 95 stores and the wider business at risk. The post Barbeques Galore falls into receivership, putting 500 jobs at risk appeared first on SmartCompany.

“It’s mind-blowing”: Can anyone compete with Costco’s 20-store plan?

The bulk-buy business plans to more than double its network of 15 Australian warehouses, further challenging existing grocery players. The post “It’s mind-blowing”: Can anyone compete with Costco’s 20-store plan? appeared first on SmartCompany.

Target to cut 500 jobs to boost store staffing, according to CNBC

Earnings call transcript: Spinneys Q4 2025 showcases strong growth