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Retail Shares

Read independent stock market news, commentary and opinion on Australian retail shares including Woolworths, Coles, Harvey Norman and many more— plus get the names of some ASX retail shares to buy now — from The Motley Fool.

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Dividend Investing

Here's how another $5,000 invested in this high-yield ASX 200 star could boost my dividend income over time!

| Aaron Teboneras

This high-yield ASX 200 retailer has slipped under $1, but its dividend profile remains one of the strongest in the…

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Retail Shares

Agentic commerce could disrupt the traditional ASX retail sector: Here's why

| Samantha Menzies

Agentic commerce could take the sector by storm.

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Retail Shares

As US fast food giants cool off, are ASX 200 favourites back on the menu?

| Leigh Gant

After a global sell-off, ASX 200 fast food stocks might just be serving up the next value opportunity.

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Retail Shares

This ASX giant has now joined the $100-billion club

| Steve Holland

Meet Australia’s newest ‘hectocorn’.

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Retail Shares

Why I think this ASX small-cap stock is a bargain at $7.85

| Tristan Harrison

I think this small company has big potential.

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Share Market News

Where are Australian consumers spending their money in this environment?

| Bronwyn Allen

Macquarie research reveals new spending trends and the best ASX 200 retail stocks to buy now.

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Retail Shares

Interest rates down and renos up: 2 ASX stocks to benefit

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses have a lot going for them.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares: The bull and bear cases

| Laura Stewart

Let's explore the pros and cons of this popular ASX retailer.

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Recent Retail Shares News

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Retail Shares

3 reasons why the Wesfarmers share price is a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This leading blue-chip could be a top pick right now…

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi vs. Harvey Norman: Which is the better retail buy?

| Melissa Maddison

A tale of two retail stocks in a challenging climate.

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX 200 stock crashing 9% today?

| Samantha Menzies

The retailer's shares are tumbling again.

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Broker Notes

Sell alert! Why this expert is calling time on Harvey Norman shares

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment analyst forecasts mounting headwinds for Harvey Norman shares.

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Broker Notes

With half year profits up 9% to $1.6 billion, are Wesfarmers shares a buy?

| Bernd Struben

A top investment expert provides his outlook for Wesfarmers shares.

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Retail Shares

Could this really be the turning point for Woolworths shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is Woolworths finally going in the right direction?

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Retail Shares

This ASX retailer, trading near its 12-month highs, could add another 50% Jarden says

| Cameron England

Profits are up at this jewellery retailer.

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Retail Shares

I'd buy 3,033 shares of this ASX stock to aim for $200 a month of passive income

| Tristan Harrison

These businesses are compelling options for income.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi vs. Wesfarmers: Which retail stock deserves a place in your portfolio?

| Melissa Maddison

A close contest between retail powerhouses.

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Retail Shares

This online ASX retailer is trading strongly higher after beating earnings expectations

| Cameron England

Customer numbers are growing.

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Retail Shares

4 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Bernd Struben

A leading investment expert has a bullish outlook for Wesfarmers shares. Let’s see why.

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Retail Shares

This retailer's shares are up despite mixed results, as the business goes through a reset period

| Cameron England

It's been a choppy period for this furniture seller.

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Retail Shares

Here's the earnings forecast out to 2030 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s how much profit Wesfarmers is expected to make to the end of the decade.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the Wesfarmers share price is a buy after its HY26 result

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are few businesses on the ASX better than Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

Lovisa shares are getting hammered on a profit miss, but is the stock still a buy?

| Cameron England

The devil's in the detail with this one.

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Dividend Investing

Everything you need to know about the latest Wesfarmers dividend

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Bunnings and Kmart is sending out a larger dividend payment.

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Retail Shares

Universal Store trading higher as profits beat expectations

| Cameron England

The dividend has also been given a boost.

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Retail Shares

Why the JB Hi-Fi share price is a buy and could keep rising – UBS

| Tristan Harrison

Analysts were impressed by what JB Hi-Fi reported.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi shares jump 15% this week. What's next?

| Samantha Menzies

The retailer posted its half-year results on Monday.

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares: Experts rate 2 to buy and 2 to sell

| Bronwyn Allen

Analysts have explained their ratings on 4 shares in the food, luxury goods, furniture, and whitegoods segments.

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Dividend Investing

Up 23%: Everything you need to know about the massive JB Hi-Fi dividend

| Sebastian Bowen

JB's new dividend sets a record.

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Retail Shares

Buy, sell or hold? Where to from here for plunging Nick Scali shares?

| Cameron England

Analysts are divided on this company.

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Earnings Results

JB Hi-Fi shares jump 5% on results day. Is this the turnaround investors were waiting for?

| Aaron Teboneras

JB Hi-Fi shares jump 5% following a solid half-year result.

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Earnings Results

Nick Scali shares plunging 11% today despite big dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

A sweetened dividend payout isn’t enough to boost Nick Scali shares today. But why?

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Earnings Results

Temple & Webster shares just crashed 25%. What on earth just happened?

| Aaron Teboneras

Temple & Webster shares crash 25% after half-year results shock.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX stocks poised to ride Australia's renovation wave

| Melissa Maddison

A continuing renovation boom could supercharge growth for these ASX stocks.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy for passive income?

| Marc Van Dinther

The outlook for the blue-chip stock is solid, but far from spectacular.

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Retail Shares

From viral hit to margin threat: Is inventory a growing risk for Adore Beauty?

| Melissa Maddison

Viral demand is reshaping beauty retail and raising new questions for investors.

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Retail Shares

This retailer has posted a strong increase in sales across the first half

| Cameron England

Rip Curl and Kathmandu sales are surging.

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Retail Shares

Dressed for success or fashion fail: Is Cettire a buy right now?

| Melissa Maddison

Can Cettire return to profitability amidst challenging market conditions?

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Dividend Investing

I'd buy 328 shares of this ASX 200 stock to aim for $1,000 a year

| Tristan Harrison

This business can provide investors with excellent passive income.

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Retail Shares

Jeweller's shares shine on strong first-half sales

| Cameron England

This company has returned to a positive net cash position.

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Retail Shares

3 reasons to buy this ASX growth stock now

| Marc Van Dinther

Despite a 43% tumble, brokers see plenty of opportunity for structural growth.

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Retail Shares

Premier Investments shares surge 10% on broker upgrade. Has this ASX retailer finally turned the corner?

| Aaron Teboneras

Premier Investments shares rebound sharply after a broker upgrade.

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Blue Chip Shares

Why is everyone talking about the Wesfarmers share price this week?

| Samantha Menzies

The retail giant is in the spotlight this week.

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Retail Shares

Top 5 ASX 200 retail shares of 2025

| Bronwyn Allen

It was all looking fine until inflation ticked back up and the RBA flagged the possibility of a rate hike…

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Retail Shares

2 quality ASX 200 shares to buy now amid a rising Aussie dollar

| Bernd Struben

Amid CBA’s forecast of a strengthening Aussie dollar, it may be time to shake up that ASX share portfolio.

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Retail Shares

The pros and cons of buying Wesfarmers shares in 2026

| Tristan Harrison

This major business has impressive growth prospects in 2026 and beyond.

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Retail Shares

Why this ASX 300 furniture retailer is soaring on Monday

| Aaron Teboneras

The Nick Scali share price is soaring after the furniture retailer delivered a solid earnings upgrade.

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Healthcare Shares

Looking for ideas before Christmas? These 2 ASX shares stand out to me

| Aaron Teboneras

Two ASX shares at opposite ends of the market are catching my attention as the year draws to a close.

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