Retail & eCommerce News: Apr 26 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 26 Apr 2026 Weekly Retail & eCommerce Australia
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WH Smith's stock has dipped following its Q1 2026 earnings report, highlighting ongoing challenges in the retail sector. In contrast, Scentre Group, owner of Westfield centres, reported a robust $7 billion in quarterly sales, driven by a surge in customer visits, signaling a rebound in consumer confidence and spending.
Adrian Portelli has launched a members-only petrol station offering competitive fuel prices, which could disrupt the market, particularly against established players like Costco. Meanwhile, the e-commerce community is rallying around Click Frenzy founder Grant Arnott after his business faced liquidation, showcasing the industry's solidarity during tough times. Lastly, LSKD is making strides in sustainability by partnering with Samsara Eco to transition its activewear line to recycled materials, reflecting a growing trend towards eco-conscious retail practices.
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Westfield owner Scentre Group posts $7b in quarterly sales as customer visits climb past 160 million
Business News Australia RSS 22 Apr 2026, 5:06amScentre Group (ASX: SCG), the owner and operator of Westfield living centres across Australia and New Zealand, has reported $7 billion in retail sales from its properties for the first quarter of 2026, up 5 per cent on the prior corresponding period, as foot traffic across its 42-centre portfolio continued to build. The quarterly oper...
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Earnings call transcript: WH Smith sees stock dip post Q1 2026 earnings
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E-commerce legends praise Click Frenzy founder after business liquidation
SmartCompany 21 Apr 2026, 10:28pmLeading names in Australia's e-commerce sector have shared their support after the Click Frenzy and Power Retail founder's frank and vulnerable social media post. The post E-commerce legends praise Click Frenzy founder after business liquidation appeared first on SmartCompany.
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Adrian Portelli opens members-only petrol station with 99c offer (and a fiery interview)
SmartCompany 23 Apr 2026, 5:15amAdrian Portelli's first LMCT+ petrol station has opened, offering discounted fuel to members and posing a challenge to unlikely rival Costco. The post Adrian Portelli opens members-only petrol station with 99c offer (and a fiery interview) appeared first on SmartCompany.
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LSKD signs 10-year deal with Samsara Eco to shift activewear range to recycled nylon
Business News Australia RSS 24 Apr 2026, 1:00amBrisbane-based activewear brand LSKD has signed a 10-year partnership with circular materials company Samsara Eco to transition key product lines from virgin nylon 6 to recycled nylon 6,6 sourced from end-of-life textiles, with the first regenerated fibres expected to flow into LSKD's supply chain from 2028. The deal pairs one of Australia&...