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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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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

Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price gains on new $100b potential market

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's moving the online luxury retailer's share price on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Premier (ASX:PMV) share price jumps 9% after solid growth despite losing 42,000 trading days

| James Mickleboro

Premier Investments is having a better half than most...

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Retail Shares

The Accent (ASX:AX1) share price is down 17% this year, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Accent shares are dropping. But the company has long-term plans for growth.

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Broker Notes

Broker says Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is cheap after selloff

| James Mickleboro

Adairs had a tough first half due to COVID...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Accent (ASX:AX1) share price backtracking today?

| Aaron Teboneras

The company has experienced challenging trade conditions of late.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Kogan share price has a lot of potential upside

| Tristan Harrison

Kogan shares could be an attractive opportunity after its fall.

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Earnings Results

Dusk (ASX:DSK) share price slides as 5,483 trading days get smoked

| Mitchell Lawler

Store closures and Omicron fears burn the candle at both ends for Dusk in the first half...

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Earnings Results

Why the Adairs (ASX:ADH) share price is crashing 17% lower today

| James Mickleboro

Adairs had a tough first half due to COVID...

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Retail Shares

These 3 ASX retail shares have grossed-up dividend yields over 8% right now

| Sebastian Bowen

These 3 dividend shares offer yields bigger than the banks right now...

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Earnings Results

Beacon Lighting (ASX:BLX) share price jumps 7% on first half update

| Mitchell Lawler

It was a brighter day for the Beacon Lighting share price today...

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Retail Shares

Why did the Universal Store (ASX:UNI) share price surge 7% today?

| Alice de Bruin

Shares in the retailer were soaring today.

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52-Week Lows

Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price hits new 52-week low. Down 37% in 6 months

| Brooke Cooper

Is this what's weighing on the Kogan share price?

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Retail Shares

ASX retail shares on watch amid potential cuts to COVID-19 isolation requirements

| Monica O'Shea

Help could be on the way for the retail sector.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price shoots 7% higher on 'strong sales'

| Aaron Teboneras

The company's shares are on the move this Tuesday morning.

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52-Week Lows

Here's why the Redbubble (ASX:RBL) share price is crashing 20% today

| James Mickleboro

Redbubble's shares are bursting on Tuesday...

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Retail Shares

Is Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) about to buy Greencross?

| Tristan Harrison

There is speculation that Wesfarmers may be in line to possibly buy Greencross.

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price is being sold off today

| James Mickleboro

Kogan's shares are tumbling again...

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Broker Notes

JB Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) share price pushes higher after broker upgrade

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi's shares could be in the buy zone...

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price higher despite guiding to first half profit decline

| James Mickleboro

Wesfarmers expects to report a profit decline during the first half...

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Retail Shares

Why is the Step One (ASX:STP) share price racing higher?

| James Mickleboro

Step One shares are rising today...

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Retail Shares

Are these 2 cheap ASX shares undervalued?

| Tristan Harrison

These 2 cheap ASX shares could be undervalued.

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Retail Shares

The Michael Hill (ASX:MHJ) share price slips despite record Christmas trading results

| Alice de Bruin

The jeweller's share price is not so sparkly today...

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Retail Shares

Why did the City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price just drop then pop 13%?

| James Mickleboro

City Chic's shares are on the move today...

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Retail Shares

Here's why the Baby Bunting (ASX:BBN) share price is rated as a compelling buy

| Tristan Harrison

Baby Bunting shares are well liked by analysts right now.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price have such a great year in 2021?

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what moved the retail giant's stock last year.

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Retail Shares

There were the 5 best performing ASX 200 retail shares of 2021

| Brooke Cooper

Not all shares can be winners, but these ones sure were last year.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 retail shares slump despite higher-than-expected sales

| Brendon Lau

It's been a tough day on the ASX for retail shares...

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Retail Shares

The City Chic (ASX:CCX) share price tumbled 8% today. What's happening?

| Monica O'Shea

This retailer may be suffering from Omicron fears.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Following the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) API takeover? Here are some key dates to watch out for

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what will happen next with Wesfarmers' long-awaited takeover.

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Retail Shares

If supermarkets are 'COVID winners', why is the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price sliding into 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

Is this weighing on the Woolworths share price in 2022?

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Retail Shares

A top broker reckons this ASX retail share is a buy with a 50% upside

| Sebastian Bowen

Could Adairs be a buy today?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Kogan (ASX:KGN) share price having such a lacklustre start to 2022?

| Brooke Cooper

The online retailer has been in the headlines this week. Here's why.

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Retail Shares

Here's why these ASX 200 retail shares are in the government's firing line

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what's got this government fund riled up over retailers.

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Retail Shares

December has been pretty dire for the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price. Here's why

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what the supermarket giant has been up to this month...

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52-Week Lows

2 ASX shares hitting 52-week lows

| Monica O'Shea

These shares are plumbing new depths. What's going on?

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Retail Shares

Is the Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price an opportunity right now?

| Tristan Harrison

Are Wesfarmers shares a good potential investment right now?

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Retail Shares

Why the Booktopia (ASX:BKG) share price just crashed 10% to a record low

| James Mickleboro

It has been a bad day for Booktopia's shares...

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Retail Shares

Forget Christmas! Could these ASX retail shares be set for a Boxing Day bonanza?

| Sebastian Bowen

A bumper Boxing Day could be on the cards for retailers. We take a closer look

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Retail Shares

Why did the Step One (ASX:STP) share price rocket 10% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Step One shares stepping up today?

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Retail Shares

How will ASX retail shares go in 2022?

| Tony Yoo

Aussies will be weaned off government support and won't be trapped at home for most of the year (we think).…

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