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

| Tristan Harrison

Here are the latest predictions for Wesfarmers.

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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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Why Woolworths is closing 16% of its Big W stores

| Tim Katavic

Why Big W continues to lose money for Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX: WOW).

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Share Fallers

Why JB Hi-Fi's share price is tanking despite positive tailwinds

| Brendon Lau

Retail shares are underperforming with the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price proving to be a big drag on…

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Should you sell the Harvey Norman share price as it hits a 1-year high?

| Brendon Lau

Is the rally in the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price an opportunity to buy into or take…

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Is the Kathmandu share price in the buy zone?

| Tim Katavic

Are shares of Kathmandu a buy following the release of its half-year result?

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Why the Coles share price has underperformed the market by 11% in 2019

| Tim Katavic

A weak-first half result and reduced future expectations has seen Coles underperform in 2019.

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What you need to know about Premier Investments' record interim results

| Brendon Lau

If we are in the midst of a retail recession, someone forgot to tell Premier Investments Limited (ASX: PMV) that.…

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Share Fallers

ASX Retail shares struggling in 2019: Should I keep them in my retirement portfolio?

| Ken Hall

Bricks-and-mortar retail has always been a part of our lifestyle and our share portfolios... But is it time to reconsider?

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Retail Shares

Will the Adairs share price survive in the age of Amazon?

| Lloyd Prout

There is no denying that online retailers such as Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Kogan.com Ltd (ASX: KGN) will give…

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Share Market News

Coles Group to get $200m cash top-up as it strikes partnership with KKR

| Brendon Lau

The embattled Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price could get some reprieve on news it's set to receive a…

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Share Fallers

MNF share price falls as interim profit halves

| Ken Hall

The MNF Group Ltd (ASX: MNF) share price fell as much as 10% in Tuesday’s trade after the company reported…

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Retail Shares

Why the Coles share price is down, down!

| Nikhil Gangaram

The Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL) share price is trading at its lowest levels since relisting on the ASX three…

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Is it time to buy the embattled Michael Hill International share price on its big profit rise?

| Brendon Lau

The Michael Hill International Ltd (ASX: MHJ) share price is trying to rebound from last week's record low but can…

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Automotive Holdings share price could plummet after dividend scrapped amid weak profit

| Ken Hall

The Automotive Holdings Group Limited (ASX: AHG) share price could fall further today as it posted a statutory net loss…

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This ASX retailer is confident on delivering double-digit earnings growth through FY20

| Brendon Lau

These are challenging times for ASX retailers but this stock is confident it can deliver growth that's well ahead of…

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Can a 39% lift in dividends save the underperforming Lovisa share price?

| Brendon Lau

Jewellery retailer Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) will be hoping its big dividend increase will encourage investors to overlook the…

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Share Gainers

Why the Breville share price has surged 5% today

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd  (ASX: BRG) share price has surged more than 6% on the ASX today following its bumper…

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Can crazy rich Asians help Vicinity Centres share price outperform?

| Brendon Lau

The Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) is flip-flopping around gains and losses after the shopping centres owner released a…

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Share Gainers

The Breville share price rocketed 18% to a record high on Thursday

| Ken Hall

The Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) share price closed 18.01% higher at $14.09 per share after a strong earnings result…

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Retail Shares

Breville Group increases dividend on double-digit growth

| Brendon Lau

Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG) has defied the naysayers to post a robust increase in half year sales, earnings and…

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Retail Shares

Why the Temple & Webster share price is soaring today

| Tim Katavic

Why revenue growth of 40% in a difficult trading environment is driving this retailer's share price higher.

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Share Gainers

Why the Harvey Norman share price is among the best S&P/ASX 200 performers today

| Brendon Lau

Every dog has its day and the Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) share price is finding some love after…

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Share Gainers

Super Retail Group share price rises on broker upgrade

| Brendon Lau

ASX retail stocks are performing reasonably well given the fall in the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) index today. But Super…

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Why Credit Suisse upgraded the Kathmandu Holdings share price

| Brendon Lau

The Kathmandu Holdings Ltd (ASX: KMD) share price has shed around 30% since August on weak sales but is the…

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Why I think the Kogan.com share price is cheap

| Rhys Brock

After its recent business update, Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) has shown why it might be the best performing retail stock on…

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The Kogan share price surged 22% higher on Thursday, so why am I avoiding Aussie retailers?

| Ken Hall

Kogan.com Limited's (ASX: KGN) share price closed 22% higher today, but I'm avoiding Aussie retailers. Here's why...

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Top broker warns of gloomy 2019 for ASX retail shares

| Brendon Lau

Some of our best loved ASX-listed retailers could be facing bleak times in 2019 even if Australia manages to stave…

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Top broker picks best ASX retail stocks for 2019 as retail sales jump to near 2-year highs

| Brendon Lau

The best retail growth figure since April 2017 has failed to fire up ASX-listed retailers as Credit Suisse warns of…

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Why I think JB Hi-Fi Limited is the best retail share to own in 2019

| Rhys Brock

Most retail stocks have taken a substantial hit so far in January, dragged down by a weak economic outlook and…

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Why Afterpay Touch poses a risk to the Wesfarmers share price and Kathmandu share price in 2019

| Brendon Lau

ASX-listed retailers could be in for a post-Christmas shock no thanks to Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX: APT) and Zip…

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Share Gainers

Better than expected jobs figures fire up the ASX retail sector

| Brendon Lau

Good jobs data pushed retailers into the black today with the JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) share price and Wesfarmers…

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The Premier Investments share price among ASX retailers hit by Brexit fears

| Brendon Lau

Worries of a hard Brexit may be roiling the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but there’s a more direct impact on…

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Why short sellers are betting on BWX Ltd's share price falling further

| Tim Katavic

Why short interest in BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) is climbing higher.

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Share Gainers

Why the outlook for ASX retailers is suddenly looking brighter

| Brendon Lau

The discretionary retail sector is one of the few bright spots on the S&P/ASX 200 (Index:^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) as the latest…

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Why the Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) share price has fallen 8% since listing on the ASX

| Tim Katavic

The Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) share price has fallen on concerns of greater competition in the Australian groceries market.

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Is it time to buy shares in this retailer with double-digit earnings growth?

| Tim Katavic

Is it time to buy this retailer at 18 times forward earnings with double-digit earnings growth forecast for FY19?

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Why I think the 'new look' Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) is a buy

| Gregory Burke

Earlier this month the demerger of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) and Coles Group Limited (ASX: COL) became official. Here's why…

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Retail Shares

Is the BWX Ltd (ASX:BWX) share price in the buy zone?

| Tim Katavic

BWX Ltd (ASX: BWX) share price has fallen 13% since the release of a trading update on October 29. Is…

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Are shares of Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) a buy?

| Tim Katavic

Is it time to buy shares in Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) after they have fallen 23% from their record high?

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Why better than expected retail sales figures failed to fire up the consumer sector

| Brendon Lau

You’d think the robust rise in retail spending in August would be a boon for our listed retailers but the…

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The Aussie retailer best placed to withstand the upcoming Amazon.com Christmas assault

| Brendon Lau

Amazon.com is the sleeping giant that shows signs of stirring ahead of the most important event in the retail sector…

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