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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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Retail Shares

3 encouraging signs for Wesfarmers shares heading into 2025

| Tristan Harrison

There are reasons to be positive about Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

Why buying Wesfarmers shares could provide unique lithium exposure

| Zach Bristow

In the last 12 months, the stock has rallied more than 28%.

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Retail Shares

Overinvested in Wesfarmers shares? Here are two alternative ASX stocks with big growth potential

| Tristan Harrison

I’m a big fan of these 2 stocks for their income and growth potential.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares are overcoming the slowdown in FY25?

| Tristan Harrison

These retail stocks have started the new financial year strongly.

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Retail Shares

Why the August reporting season was an uphill battle for ASX retail shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Even the well-received earnings reports were a little concerning for investors...

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Retail Shares

Why I think it's time to buy these ASX retail shares

| Tristan Harrison

I think it’s time to go shopping for these retail stocks.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's your preview for the FY24 result

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the latest predictions for Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

Better buy: Coles or Woolworths stock?

| Tristan Harrison

Which stock should go in the shopping basket?

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Recent Retail Shares News

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers share price edges higher ahead of Thursday's results

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares are edging higher today. Does this mean investors are expecting good news tomorrow?

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

Woolworths share price wilts today amid 'volatile and challenging' outlook

| Bernd Struben

Food inflation is expected to persist in the 2023 financial year.

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Earnings Results

City Chic share price plummets 13% as cash flow sinks in FY22

| Raymond Jang

Shares in the retailer shot 13% lower at the open today. Here is what you need to know.

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Earnings Results

Coles share price slides 5% as inflation hampers FY23 growth outlook

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 retailer says it's focusing on ensuring value for customers in today’s inflationary environment.

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Earnings Results

Reject Shop share price dips 5% despite share buyback

| Sebastian Bowen

The Reject Shop has just dropped its FY22 earnings report...

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Earnings Results

Breville share price lifts on record FY22 revenue and dividend boost

| Bernd Struben

Revenue growth slowed in the second half of the year, in part impacted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Broker Notes

'Stronger-than-expected sales to drive a re-rating' of this ASX 200 share: Goldman

| James Mickleboro

This ASX 200 share could be about to rebound according to Goldman Sachs...

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Earnings Results

Adairs share price sinks 4% despite record full-year sales

| Brooke Cooper

The retailer's share price is slipping on the release of its financial year 2022 earnings.

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Broker Notes

Own Coles shares? Here's what to expect from the supermarket giant's FY22 results

| James Mickleboro

Coles is releasing its full year results this week...

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Opinions

Up 40% in a month, is it true 'times are changing' for the Kogan share price?

| Tristan Harrison

What’s been driving Kogan shares lately?

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Retail Shares

Could these devastated ASX shares make a roaring comeback?

| Tony Yoo

At the intersection of technology and retail, e-commerce stocks have plummeted this year. Is it safe to buy or is…

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Retail Shares

50% off: Why I think this ASX All Ords share could be a sparkling buy

| Cathryn Goh

With its share price cut in half this year, there are three reasons why I like this ASX retail share.

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Share Fallers

Adore Beauty share price slips 12% following ASX speeding ticket

| Mitchell Lawler

What went down with Adore Beauty on Wednesday -- other than its share price.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX 200 retail shares having such a stellar run today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ASX 200 retail shares are on fire today. What's put a rocket under this ASX 200 sector?

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Earnings Results

Super Retail Group share price jumps 8% on soft FY22 results

| Raymond Jang

The retail group has announced mixed results to the market this morning.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Adore Beauty share price rocketing 19% on Tuesday?

| Brooke Cooper

Could earnings from its peer be behind the stock's gain?

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Retail Shares

Kogan share price drops amid warehousing legal battle

| Tristan Harrison

A warehouse legal battle is the latest headache for Kogan shareholders.

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Retail Shares

Could this ASX 200 share be heading for a short squeeze?

| Sebastian Bowen

JB Hi-Fi shares could rocket next week if this expert is to be believed...

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Earnings Results

'Our future is looking bright': Baby Bunting share price slips despite earnings milestone

| Brooke Cooper

The company's total sales surpassed $500 million last financial year.

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Retail Shares

Down 20% since March, is this ASX 200 share a misunderstood investment opportunity?

| Brooke Cooper

This embattled stock might present a buying opportunity, according to this fundie.

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Retail Shares

What's impacting ASX 200 retail shares today?

| Monica O'Shea

What is the latest consumer data showing?

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Retail Shares

What are you getting when you buy Wesfarmers shares on the ASX today?

| Sebastian Bowen

What's really under the hood of a Wesfarmers share?

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Broker Notes

3 reasons this broker says Woolworths shares are a strong buy

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Woolworths could be a strong buy...

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Retail Shares

The retailer that's a 'recession-proof' ASX share to buy: analyst

| Tony Yoo

Australians now have far less to spend with the mortgage taking up more of their budget. So which retail business…

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Retail Shares

Is it time to buy these 2 beaten-up ASX shares in August?

| Tristan Harrison

E-commerce ASX shares have been hit hard this year. Are these names buys?

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Dividend Investing

'Extremely well run': 1 ASX dividend share this fundie just topped up on for FY23

| Bernd Struben

Perpetual’s Jack Collopy says the fund manager has added to its positions of Nick Scali heading into the 2023 financial…

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Retail Shares

'Recession-like levels': Why ASX retail shares could still be in for a bumpy ride

| Tristan Harrison

How are things looking for retailers? Recent commentary suggests a downturn is coming.

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Retail Shares

From Cotton On to Catch: Wesfarmers' plans to put its acquisition back on track

| Aaron Teboneras

Catch's digital presence is about to get some fresh eyes.

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Earnings Results

'Recovery continues': Why this ASX retail share surged 35% in morning trade

| Aaron Teboneras

How did the clothing retailer perform for the final quarter of FY22? Let's take a look.

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Retail Shares

Could ASX online retail shares be getting a boost out of inflation?

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan and others have jumped higher.

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Retail Shares

3 ASX 300 retail shares majorly cashing in on Thursday

| Brooke Cooper

Concerns Australian retail spending could soon slow hasn't dinted these ASX 300 retailers.

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Share Gainers

Why is the Temple & Webster share price flaming 16% higher?

| Zach Bristow

Inflation data doesn't appear to have rocked the share.

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Retail Shares

Take a seat: What inflation data might mean for ASX retail shares

| Zach Bristow

Inflation continues to driver higher in 2022.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's why Bunnings and Kmart are under investigation by the information watchdog

| Brooke Cooper

Bunnings and Kmart have reportedly paused their use of facial recognition technology amid the investigation.

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Consumer Staples & Discretionary Shares

What are brokers predicting for the JB Hi-Fi share price in FY23?

| Bronwyn Allen

The JB Hi-Fi share price has risen 11% in July. Though, there are mixed opinions among brokers as to whether…

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Own Woolworths shares? Here's what a top broker is saying about its latest acquisition

| James Mickleboro

Here's what a top broker is saying about Woolworths' new acquisition...

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Retail Shares

The Adairs share price has soared 20% in July. Why I think it's still a buy

| Tristan Harrison

This ASX retail share is an opportunity in my opinion.

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Dividend Investing

Should investors buy Wesfarmers shares for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this ASX blue chip a good shout for income? Let's have a look.

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Dividend Investing

Is Adairs considered an ASX 300 dividend share?

| Sebastian Bowen

Does the homewares and furniture retailer pay dividends? Let's take a look.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Kogan share price rocket 20% this week?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shareholders can rejoice after a cracking trading week in Kogan shares.

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