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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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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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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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Broker Notes

Bell Potter names the best ASX retail shares to buy in 2022

| James Mickleboro

Here are three retail shares to buy in 2022...

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Retail Shares

Dusk share price (ASX:DSK) surges 9% on $28 million acquisition

| Monica O'Shea

The candles and home fragrance retailer announced some big news today.

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Cryptocurrencies

Own Kogan (ASX:KGN) shares? This $5m under-the-radar deal could signal a crypto play

| Brooke Cooper

Here's how Kogan is getting involved in crypto trading.

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Ask a Fund Manager

Monopoly, expansion, dividend: the ASX share with everything

| Tony Yoo

Ask A Fund Manager: Eley Griffiths Group's Nick Guidera picks the stock that he'd be happy to hold onto for…

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Retail Shares

Why is the Cettire (ASX:CTT) share price sinking 10% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Today has been a rough day on the ASX for the Cettire share price.

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Broker Notes

Broker gives its verdict on the Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price after 8% decline

| James Mickleboro

Time to buy Woolies' shares?

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Retail Shares

Could Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) shares be a Christmas cracker of a buy?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the experts think.

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Retail Shares

Why is the Coles (ASX:COL) share price sinking 4% today?

| Brooke Cooper

Could this be what's weighing on the Coles share price today?

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Retail Shares

Woolworths (ASX:WOW) share price sinks 7% amid 'one of the most challenging halves'

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths shares are being hammered on Tuesday...

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