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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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Blue Chip Shares

Why is everyone talking about Wesfarmers shares this week?

| Samantha Menzies

The blue-chip giant is hitting headlines this week.

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Retail Shares

5 years ago, $10,000 bought 181 Wesfarmers shares. But how many would it buy now?

| Tristan Harrison

The owner of Kmart and Bunnings has been solid for investors.

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Broker Notes

Wesfarmers shares: Buy, hold or sell?

| Bernd Struben

Two leading analysts offer their outlooks for Wesfarmers shares.

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Retail Shares

Why Wesfarmers shares remain the gold standard of ASX retail investing

| Mark Verhoeven

Down over the past year, Wesfarmers shares have become more attractively priced. The business underneath has barely missed a beat.

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Retail Shares

Down 75%: Is this beaten down ASX retail stock a buy?

| Melissa Maddison

Temple & Webster's share price has been hammered, but there is still opportunity in this ASX retail stock.

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Broker Notes

With first-half profits jumping to $1.6 billion, are Wesfarmers shares a buy today?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst provides his forecast for Wesfarmers' rebounding shares.

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Retail Shares

5 ASX retail shares whose 12-month price targets just got slashed

| Bronwyn Allen

Broker Jefferies has cut the 12-month share price targets of 5 retail stocks by up to 44%.

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Retail Shares

Here's the dividend forecast out to 2028 for Wesfarmers shares

| Tristan Harrison

The Kmart and Bunnings owner could deliver plenty of dividend growth in the coming years…

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Retail Shares

If I invest $8,000 in Wesfarmers shares, how much passive income will I receive in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

How large could the dividend be next year?

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Retail Shares

Why JB Hi-Fi shares can turn things around despite a tough retail environment

| Mark Verhoeven

JB Hi-Fi shares have had a rough time of late. However, solid growth provides a catalyst for investors to consider…

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Retail Shares

Billionaire Brett Blundy is buying again. Is this battered ASX retail share about to turn?

| Aaron Teboneras

Adairs shares are rising after a high-profile retail investor bought in.

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Retail Shares

Major ASX retail stocks sink to year lows: Time to buy?

| Marc Van Dinther

Weak retail sentiment and high interest rates pressure share prices.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX retail shares exposed to a drop in consumer spending

| Mark Verhoeven

Which stocks could be most impacted by a drop in consumer spending?

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? It's expanding into modular apartment construction

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers has revealed its latest growth plans.

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Retail Shares

Why this ASX retail stock is falling after a solid trading update

| Aaron Teboneras

Universal shares fall despite stronger sales.

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Retail Shares

How much could the Wesfarmers share price rise in the next year?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Wesfarmers business undervalued?

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Retail Shares

Endeavour Group Q3 sales rise as retail and hotels gain ground

| Laura Stewart

Endeavour Group's Q3 FY26 sales rose 3% as both retail and hotels delivered growth, despite economic and supply chain headwinds.

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Retail Shares

How big will the Wesfarmers dividend yield be in 2027?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s going to happen with the Wesfarmers dividend?

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Retail Shares

With a 10.7% yield, could this be the ASX's best passive income stock?

| Tristan Harrison

This business offers an enormous dividend yield and growth potential.

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Broker Notes

Should you buy Wesfarmers shares amid rising profits and revenues?

| Bernd Struben

A leading analyst offers his outlook for Wesfarmers shares.

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Retail Shares

Guzman y Gomez posts 20% Q3 FY26 sales growth

| Laura Stewart

Guzman y Gomez delivered solid Q3 FY26 sales growth, with increased store numbers and positive momentum in Australia and the…

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Retail Shares

The ASX's newest entrant is off to a strong start

| Cameron England

This furniture company is trading well on day one.

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Retail Shares

Would Warren Buffett buy Wesfarmers shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Would the Sage of Omaha want to buy Wesfarmers shares?

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Retail Shares

Billionaire buying isn't enough to lift this ASX retail stock. Here's why

| Aaron Teboneras

Lovisa shares struggle despite fresh insider buying activity.

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Dividend Investing

$20,000 of Wesfarmers shares can net me $820 in passive income!

| Tristan Harrison

Wesfarmers could be a smart dividend choice for investors right now.

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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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