Retail & eCommerce Trends: Sep 14 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 14 Sep 2025 Weekly Retail & eCommerce Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Retail & eCommerce across Australia for Mon 8th September - Sun 14th September 2025
Pricesmart's stock has reached a 52-week high of $114.07, signaling strong investor confidence in the retail sector. Meanwhile, shares of Meituan and JD have dipped as Alibaba's aggressive strategies raise concerns about intensified competition in the e-commerce landscape, highlighting the ongoing battle for market share in a rapidly evolving industry.
In a significant legal setback, The Good Guys has been fined $13.5 million for misleading over 21,000 customers regarding store credits, underscoring the importance of transparency in retail promotions. Additionally, Harvey Norman faces a class action lawsuit following a court ruling that found its interest-free promotions misleading, further emphasizing the scrutiny retailers face in their marketing practices.
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Pricesmart stock hits 52-week high at $114.07
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Meituan, JD shares fall as Alibaba sparks more e-commerce competition fears
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The Good Guys fined $13.5m for misleading 21,500 customers over store credits
Business News Australia RSS 8 Sep 2025, 11:13pmNational electrical goods retailer The Good Guys has been fined $13.5 million for misleading conduct in relation to its store credit and StoreCash promotions which caught out more than 21,000 eligible customers over a period of four years. The penalty was handed down to the JB Hi-Fi (ASX: JBH) subsidiary by the Federal Court following proceedin...
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A2Z Cust2mate secures retail media monetization rights with Yochananof
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Harvey Norman facing class action after adverse court ruling on interest free promotions
Business News Australia RSS 9 Sep 2025, 6:17amAlmost a year after the Federal Court found that Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN) and Latitude Finance misled customers with a “60-month interest-free, no deposit” payment promotion, law firm Carter Capner Law is launching a class action against the national retail group. The law firm says it is leading the class action on behalf of hundred...