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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

'Opportunity to really capitalise': Why Wesfarmers shares are in the spotlight today

| Bernd Struben

With a market cap of $56 billion, two of Wesfarmers' well-known business segments are combining.

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Retail Shares

Why this beaten-up ASX 200 share could be a steal right now

| Tristan Harrison

It could be time to put this stock in the shopping basket.

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Retail Shares

'Unrelenting focus': Why this ASX All Ords share is primed for market dominance

| Tristan Harrison

This pick could be a luxury investment on the stock market.

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Retail Shares

Could the Adore Beauty share price be a bargain hunter's dream?

| Tristan Harrison

Can we make beautiful returns with this beaten-up stock?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

'More vulnerable to market share loss to Aldi': Woolworths shares or Coles?

| Bernd Struben

Though not immune from the impacts of soaring inflation and interest rates, Woolworths and Coles have both handily outpaced the…

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Retail Shares

This unloved ASX dividend share could pay an 8% dividend yield in FY25

| Tristan Harrison

The market is uncomfortable with this stock but it could be a dividend opportunity.

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Retail Shares

KMD share price plummets 12% despite $1 billion record sales

| Bernd Struben

The outdoor clothing company is having a tough start to the day despite announcing it expects to deliver a record…

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Retail Shares

2 ASX retail shares to buy as budgets buckle

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s where to go looking in the retail sector for opportunities.

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Retail Shares

Why the Wesfarmers share price jumped 18% in FY23

| Tristan Harrison

Retail strength supported earnings in the last financial year.

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Retail Shares

The Woolworths share price surged 11% in FY23. What's next?

| James Mickleboro

Can Woolworths shares be market-beaters again in FY 2024?

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Retail Shares

Up 154% in 2023, why this 'growing' ASX All Ords share is still a buy

| Mitchell Lawler

The team at Wilson Asset Management have weighed in on whether this company can still deliver from here.

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price surges despite profit slide

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman shares are on the move on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

Up 42% in a month. Why this ASX retail share remains resilient

| Tristan Harrison

Investors and shoppers keep spending on this e-commerce player.

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Opinions

Should investors be bullish on this former COVID darling ASX 300 share?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the most promising long-term growth shares around.

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Retail Shares

Buy these ASX 200 retail shares while they are cheap: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

It's not all doom and gloom in the retail sector right now.

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Retail Shares

Bargains or death traps: Should you buy ASX retail shares now?

| Tony Yoo

Will 12 interest rate rises kill the sector? Is there any hope for consumer discretionary stocks?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Harvey Norman share price taking a thumping on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant's shares are under the pump on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Why did Goldman Sachs just downgrade these ASX 200 retail shares?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of these retailers could face a challenging period.

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords share fell off a cliff in May, and directors are buying the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Insiders were quick to snap up shares in ASX retailer Universal Store after its recent price plunge.

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price a buy at 3-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the iconic Australian retailer took a dive on the market on Tuesday.

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Retail Shares

Baby Bunting share price crashes 25% amid 'unprecedentedly low' sales

| James Mickleboro

Investors are throwing Baby Bunting shares out with the bathwater today.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX retail shares taking a hit on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the minimum wage from 1 July.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Dividend Investing

Spent $9,000 on this ASX 200 retail stock last January? You've already banked $1,021 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 retail stock pleased passive income investors in March with an all-time high, fully franked interim dividend.

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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Retail Shares

Down 28% in just 1 month, is it time to run with Accent shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a great opportunity to jump on?

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Retail Shares

Soft spending: How ASX retail shares are responding to a weak month

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians spent more on clothing in April but reduced their food and household goods expenditure.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the recent pullback in Lovisa shares is a huge buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

The budget jewellery retail chain has enjoyed a spectacular rise on the ASX in recent years. Is this just a…

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is 'on track to deliver record sales', so why is it crashing 29%?

| Brooke Cooper

Young Australians appear to be slowing their discretionary spending amid tougher economic conditions.

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Retail Shares

Why has the Temple & Webster share price exploded 30% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar week so far for the online furniture and homewares retailer.

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Share Gainers

All Ords share surges 13% after founder confirms no intention to sell stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share went on a rocket trip today. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the ASX 200 giant has been tipped to jump 8%.

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Retail Shares

UBS tips 4 ASX 200 retail shares to benefit from the federal budget

| Bernd Struben

These retailers stand to benefit from billions of dollars in the 2023 federal budget earmarked to support low-income households.

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Retail Shares

Why Woolworths shares are a strong buy: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish on this ASX 200 giant.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares could be 'most impacted' by Amazon's rapid growth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Amazon eating ASX retail shares' lunch?

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Retail Shares

Is Wesfarmers a diversified ASX 200 stock?

| Brooke Cooper

Wesfarmers has many irons in the fire but let's check its diversification credentials.

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Retail Shares

Why these ASX 300 retail shares could be immune to rising interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Some retailers could be resilient in the face of these tricky economic conditions.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price lifts on above pre-Covid sales

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi shares are avoiding the market selloff on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price perform so well in April?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a good month for Wesfarmers. Here’s why.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for global long-term returns

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are taking on the world.

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