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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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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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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 this your best opportunity in 5 years to buy Woolworths Limited?

| Tim McArthur

Investors currently have the opportunity to acquire stock in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) at a similar level to five years ago.

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Here's why these 4 ASX behemoths were crushed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) are doing the most damage, followed by REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)…

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Is it time to dump Greencross Limited?

| Brendon Lau

It's easy to fall in love with companies that have grown substantially through acquisitions, but Greencross Limited's (ASX:GXL) crash today…

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Should you buy Westfield Corp Ltd today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) has slipped 3.7% today, and 12% since March.

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Here's why Woolworths Limited was slammed today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has provided insight into how it will restore its business. Should you be confident in the company…

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd announces another international acquisition

| Tom Richardson

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) has acquired a Mexican corporate travel business.

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Here's what to look for when Woolworths Limited reports tomorrow

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fell nearly 10% when it reported its first-half earnings results. Will it be a similar situation tomorrow?

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Are Tabcorp Holdings Limited shares worth the bet?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Shares of Tabcorp Holdings Limited (ASX:TAH) drifted mostly flat today, despite a favourable third quarter market update.

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Does Stockland Corporation Ltd's update bode well for retail stocks?

| Brendon Lau

Investors should pay attention to the quarterly update from Stockland Corporation Ltd (ASX:SGP), as the group has a few things…

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Here's why the S&P/ASX 200 is being stretched today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is stuck in a tug-of-war battle between the big banks, led by Westpac Banking Corp…

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Wesfarmers Ltd makes strategic acquisition: Is it a buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has exercised its right to buy the remaining shares of Coles Credit Cards from GE Capital Finance.

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Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd is a better bet than Woolworths Limited

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) are both considered blue-chip stocks, but is only one of them right for…

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3 reasons why Woolworths Limited could be a bargain

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be a good opportunity.

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3 announcements that surprised the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Should you sell Insurance Australia Group Ltd (ASX:IAG) and Sims Metal Management Ltd (ASX:SGM)? Many others are.

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3 top growth and income stocks to generate 10% per annum

| Sean O'Neill

Defy the doomsayers with stocks like G8 Education Ltd (ASX:GEM), Lifehealthcare Group Ltd (ASX:LHC), and Challenger Ltd (ASX:CGF).

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Australian dollar jumps above US80c: Here's how you can profit

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) and CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) are well positioned to profit from a lower Australian dollar.

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Is Premier Investments Limited set to bid for Myer Holdings Ltd?

| Tom Richardson

Is Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) a takeover target?

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Blackmores Limited quarterly profit soars 125%: Is it a bargain?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Leading natural health developer, Blackmores Limited (ASX:BKL), has capped off another strong quarter.

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Is it time to dump Wesfarmers Ltd for Woolworths Limited?

| Brendon Lau

Shares in Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are outperforming those of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) by the biggest margin since 2010. But will…

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Should you buy Woolworths Limited stock today?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Most analysts are bearish on Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW). Should you be, too?

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6 top ASX stocks to buy in 2015 and 4 to avoid

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

How do companies such as Medibank Private Ltd (ASX:MPL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) fare?

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Here's why Greencross Limited skyrocketed higher last Friday

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) could represent an excellent buying opportunity.

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5 'forever' stocks for young investors

| Owen Raszkiewicz

A 2014 study has revealed people aged 21-36 could be missing out on millions of dollars of wealth. To retire…

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Is time to go shopping for Woolworths Limited?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Up 2.6% for the day, should investors wait for a pullback from Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), or buy now?

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Woolworths Limited, Telstra Corporation Ltd and Westpac Banking Corp: Is it time to buy?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

In the past month Australian shares have been drifting lower. Should you pick up a bargain in Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW),…

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Woolworths Limited shares hit a two-year low: Is the stock a buy?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It has become a horror run for shareholders of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) with the stock having fallen to a near…

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Should you sell your AP Eagers Ltd and Automotive Group Holdings Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

Potential changes to government regulations could be critical to the growth outlooks for AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) and Automotive Group…

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3 great ASX stocks to load-up on today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is falling hard, creating some fantastic buying opportunities including Greencross Limited (ASX:GXL) and Westfield Corp…

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Can you book a glorious profit on these 3 heavily shorted stocks?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The market is bearish on companies such as Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX:FMG)…

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Is it time to sell RCG Corporation Limited? 

| Rick Mooney

Will RCG Corporation Limited (ASX:RCG) show the market a clean set of heels?

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Here's why the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates in May

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) plunged following the latest Melbourne Institute and Westpac Bank Survey of Consumer…

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5 retail stocks to avoid and 2 to buy

| Owen Raszkiewicz

The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment for April has confirmed that now mightn’t be the time to buy…

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Woolworths Limited or Wesfarmers Ltd: Which should you buy?

| Darryl Daté-Shappard

Retail kings Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) continue their hardware battle for market share, squeezing more independent operators…

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2 dividend stocks I'd buy before National Australia Bank Ltd

| Owen Raszkiewicz

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB) has rallied 17% in 2015 and pushed its way out of the buy zone. However…

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AP Eagers Ltd shares soar 14%: Is it a bargain growth stock?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Automotive retail company, AP Eagers Ltd (ASX:APE) expects to shoot the lights out when it reports results later in the…

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6 reasons you should buy Woolworths Limited today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has fallen almost 19% over the last 12 months, giving investors a great long-term opportunity.

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Is the Ardent Leisure Group gym business headed for a fall?

| Sean O'Neill

With health clubs accounting for nearly one third of Ardent Leisure Group’s (ASX:AAD) profit, any slowdown could have a major…

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Do you own this cheap ASX blue-chip stock? Maybe you should

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

It's been a long couple of years for shareholders of Australia's largest non-alcoholic beverage manufacturer, but Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL)…

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Is there anything Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited could organise in a brewery?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) shares have risen nearly 5% today.

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3 ASX stocks to buy now to get rich later

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Here’s the simple plan that could make me, and other investors, extremely wealthy… including my 3 favourite ASX stocks for…

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