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

| Steve Holland

Meet Australia’s newest ‘hectocorn’.

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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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Is it time for a second look at Retail Food Group Limited?

| Sean O'Neill

With prices down 20% in the last three months, should investors again consider adding Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) to…

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What today's poor retail sales figures mean for JB Hi-Fi Limited

| Brendon Lau

The weaker-than-expected retail turnover data isn't helping the poor market sentiment but should today's selloff be seen as a buying…

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Is FY 2016 the right time to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) was a poor performer in FY 2015 and things could remain difficult in FY 2016.

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3 stocks smashed by the market this confession season

| Sean O'Neill

Are Affinity Education Group Ltd (ASX:AFJ), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), and FlexiGroup Limited (ASX:FXL) turnaround opportunities?

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Update on Kathmandu Holdings Ltd takeover: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) shareholders appear to be disappointed with Briscoe's takeover offer.

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Pacific Brands Limited surges on profit upgrade but is it too late to buy?

| Brendon Lau

Management will beat its profit guidance for the year thanks to better-than-expected trading conditions in the second half of 2014-15…

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Could Myer Holdings Ltd be the next retail takeover target?

| Andrew Mudie

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) rose 25% this week on a big takeover proposal and a number of rivals are looking…

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Another acquisition for Burson Group Ltd: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) has announced another acquisition, in addition to its recent Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) purchase.

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Could these 4 stocks turn it around in FY16?

| Christopher Georges

Stocks like Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) and Santos Ltd (ASX:STO) had shockers in FY15. Can they turn it around in FY16…

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JB Hi-Fi Limited: Should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) has been an outperformer since the start of 2015, but does it still offer good value?

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Should you own Woolworths Limited in FY16?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) had a terrible run over the last 12 months, but will that change in the year to…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were smashed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) recovered some of its recent losses, but not so for Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH)…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks are tearing the market apart today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is back on top today, led by Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Kathmandu Holdings Ltd…

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Tassal Group Limited surges on Aldi & Woolworths Limited deal

| Tom Richardson

Tassal Group Limited (ASX:TGR) has announced new supply deals with Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Aldi.

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Kathmandu Holdings Ltd receives takeover offer: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX:KMD) has received a takeover offer from the New Zealand-based Briscoe Group.

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Has Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd been oversold?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd's (ASX:FLT) shares have tumbled more than 23% since the earnings downgrade was made last week.

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2 stocks I'd buy before Woolworths Limited: Ramsay Health Care Limited and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

| Peter Stephens

These 2 stocks have wider economic moats than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW): Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises…

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Why these 5 ASX stocks were routed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) plunged 2.3%, but Slater & Gordon Limited (ASX:SGH), Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and South32…

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An investor's guide to the 'roll-up' strategy

| Christopher Georges

Companies like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM) and Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) have come under pressure lately. Should investors be worried about…

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3 stocks smashed last week: Should you buy?

| Christopher Georges

Has the market over-reacted to news from Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK) and Slater & Gordon…

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I just bought Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares: Here's why

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is cheap.

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Here's why Woolworths Limited shares soared 5% today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are back in vogue as traders get excited over takeover rumours.

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3 big names at 52-week lows – should you buy?

| Sean O'Neill

Fear over an impending ‘Grexit’ have sent Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), SEEK Limited (ASX:SEK), and Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd (ASX:NEC)…

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Will James Packer take Crown Resorts Ltd private?

| Brendon Lau

Why isn't Crown Resort Ltd (ASX:CWN) bouncing? The stock is cheap and rumours that James Packer is considering a takeover…

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Woolworths Limited & CSL Limited: Should you buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

While investors remain hesitant to buy shares, is now the time to stock up on Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA),…

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Why I'd rather buy Scentre Group Ltd than Woolworths Limited

| Peter Stephens

Here's why I think Scentre Group Ltd (ASX:SCG) has better prospects than Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW)

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Is supermarket giant Woolworths Limited on sale? 

| Rachit Dudhwala

The answer depends on your view of the challenges ahead for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW).  

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Collins Foods Ltd heading for record results: is the stock a tasty treat?

| Brendon Lau

Australia's largest KFC franchisee posted a full year result that came above expectations. I think it is only a matter…

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AMA Group Ltd raises $45 million: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA), which boasts a market value of $214 million, has just raised another $45 million in cash.

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4 reasons not to buy into Woolworths Limited just yet 

| Lets See

Some challenges for Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are not so easy to quantify.

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2 ASX blue-chip stocks to watch closely: Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd and Woolworths Limited

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) could be in the buy zone.

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Has Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd lost its mojo?

| Brendon Lau

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has suffered another day of sharp losses and the stock is starting to look…

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A2 MILK FPO NZ surges on takeover speculation: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

A2 MILK FPO NZ (ASX:A2M) has been approached by two potential suitors, while its share price has surged 30% since…

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4 reasons to avoid buying Myer Holdings Ltd

| Christopher Georges

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) shares might look cheap but they are cheap for a couple of reasons.

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Profit downgrades: How to avoid losses and pick up a bargain

| Mitch Sonogan

Profit downgrades from Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) sent share prices into free fall -…

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Does DuluxGroup Limited offer an opportunity to buy?

| Qaiser Malik

DuluxGroup Limited (ASX:DLX) is trading below $6; is it time to buy more?

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Is Wesfarmers Ltd a sell?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is down 4.3% over the past 12 months. It could get worse.

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A wipeout for Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has fallen into a nosedive on the back of another earnings downgrade.

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AMA Group Ltd enters trading halt: What you need to know

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

AMA Group Ltd (ASX:AMA), which trades at 64 cents per share, has announced a "significant capital raising".

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Woolworths Limited: What went wrong and is it time to buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares are trading within 2.3% of a three-year low at just $26.86.

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