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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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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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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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Metcash Limited's (ASX:MTS) shares are climbing on a $125 million off-market buyback

| Carin Pickworth

Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) has announced its full year results today, with a statutory loss after tax of $149.5 million coming…

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Why I'm avoiding Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd (ASX:CCL) shares

| Matthew Breen

Coca-Cola Amatil (ASX:CCL) is a drink endorsed by the ‘Oracle of Omaha’. But did you know the company on the…

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BP retreats from $1.8 billion deal for Woolworths Group Ltd's (ASX:WOW) fuel business

| Tommaso Autorino

BP won’t buy Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) service stations, but investors don’t seem bothered.

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5 S&P/ASX 200 stocks at 52-week highs

| Carin Pickworth

These 5 companies are having more than just a good day – hitting 52-week share price highs.

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd share price up 5% as company pours funds into organic milk

| Carin Pickworth

Baby formula star stock Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) is at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list at…

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3 insurance stocks holding their own despite industry headwinds

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 insurance stocks are having a pretty good run of late

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Why I would buy these top retail shares today

| James Mickleboro

Amazon Prime may have launched but I would still buy retail shares such as Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX:LOV) and...

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Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) announces partnership with Officeworks

| Kevin Gandiya

Fintech company Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) continues to build upon its presence in the home, school and educational sectors

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Why Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is betting $40m on a China expansion

| Kevin Gandiya

Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX:BUB) is looking to take on China following a successful share placement.

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Why this big-name broker is telling us to hold onto these baby formula shares

| Carin Pickworth

Morgans has placed a hold recommendation on infant formula and organic baby food company Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB)

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Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) at the top of the S&P/ASX 200 gains list

| Carin Pickworth

Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL) is recovering from its downturn earlier this week to dominate the gains list - up…

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Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) joins Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) on acquisition hunt

| Brendon Lau

The share price of Caltex Australia Limited (ASX:CTX) isn’t helped by speculation that it is eyeing a $1 billion acquisition…

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Renewable energy player Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) upgrades profit guidance to $555 million

| Carin Pickworth

Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX:MCY) has lifted its FY18 EBITDAF guidance from $540 million to $555 million.

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Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) upgrades earnings despite $100 million fuel price hike

| Carin Pickworth

Air New Zealand Limited (ASX:AIZ) has told investors to expect an uptick in FY18 earnings before tax

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3 retail shares I think look winners right now

| Carin Pickworth

These three retail stocks have soared – defying the odds in the volatile discretionary retail space.

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3 under-the-radar mid-cap shares on the rise

| Carin Pickworth

These 3 S&P/ASX 200 companies are keeping a lower profile, but it doesn’t mean they’re not kicking goals.

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Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) is taking on London

| Carin Pickworth

International property and infrastructure company Lendlease Group (ASX:LLC) has teamed up with Starwood Capital.

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Why the Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price plunged 10% today

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price plunged lower today after significant insider selling. Is this a buying opportunity?

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Why Warren Buffett might avoid Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP) shares

| Matthew Breen

He’s the world’s best investor. As such, it’s in our best interests to figure out if he’d invest in this…

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3 financial decisions you'll regret in retirement

| Carin Pickworth

Smart investors still make mistakes, just ask Warren Buffet, who declared that while most successful people don’t mention their financial…

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5 broker-backed small-to-mid-caps for your watchlist

| Carin Pickworth

Big name brokers Wilsons Asset Management has named 5 small-to-mid-cap stocks on their radar

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Why I'm avoiding Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) at this share price

| Matthew Breen

Woolworths Group Ltd (ASX:WOW) has been a portfolio stalwart for many. However, is it time that we rethink its blue-chip…

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Why shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) are in a trading halt

| Tim Katavic

Shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) are in a trading halt pending the completion of an institutional placement…

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Is the Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price a buy after yesterday?

| Tristan Harrison

The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price grew yesterday.

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Your favourite retail stocks may be in deeper trouble than you think

| Brendon Lau

The retail sector is entering a winter of discontent even as our economy is growing strongly. This could be a…

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Elders Ltd still wants to grow by acquisition

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in Australian agribusiness company Elders Ltd (ASX:ELD) have dropped into the red.

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Why things are looking up for James Hardie Industries plc shares

| Carin Pickworth

James Hardie Industries plc (ASX:JHX) are up 0.8% to $22.80 after a couple of days of falls.

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My 10 best mid-cap share picks revisited

| Matt Brazier

How have my best mid cap picks from three years ago fared?

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Why GUD Holdings Limited shares are up on acquisition news

| Carin Pickworth

GUD Holdings Limited (ASX:GUD) has acquired Disc Brakes Australia Pty Ltd.

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5 under-the-radar shares for savvy Generation Y investors

| Carin Pickworth

5 stocks to help Generation Y come into its own as investors

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Are things about to turn around for Fonterra Shareholders' Fund (ASX: FSF)?

| Carin Pickworth

Fonterra Shareholders’ Fund (ASX: FSF) shares have been on a downward spiral in the last 12 months

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The Afterpay Touch Group Ltd (ASX:APT) share price is going nuts

| Carin Pickworth

The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 30 points to finish off June 5 trade at 5,994 but these three shares were…

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Are these the best retail shares on the ASX?

| James Mickleboro

Are Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares and two others the best on offer in the retail sector?

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Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) shares lower on $352 million asset impairment

| James Mickleboro

The Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) share price has fallen a further 3.5% to $2.66 after announcing a $352 million asset impairment...

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Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price down 11% on share sale talk

| Tristan Harrison

The Kogan.Com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price is falling after management tried to sell shares.

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Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) to post $87.6 million loss

| James Mickleboro

The Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) share price has edged higher today despite advising that it expects to post a…

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Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) announces $1 billion of asset sales

| Kevin Gandiya

This move may help Vicinity Centres Re Ltd (ASX: VCX) to counteract against the "Amazon effect"

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Why Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) shares have hit the skids

| Carin Pickworth

Shares in integrated retailer Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX: HVN) are back in red to start this trading week

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Retail sales data: Which retail shares should you buy?

| James Mickleboro

Should you buy Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX:DMP), Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR), and Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) shares?

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Why Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) shares are pushing higher again

| James Mickleboro

The Kogan.com Ltd (ASX:KGN) share price has pushed 3% higher after announcing a new product range...

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