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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

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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Share Gainers

If you'd put $20,000 in this ASX retail stock 19 months ago, you'd have $239,000 now

| Tony Yoo

Let me take you through a very personal journey owning this hot investment.

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Recent Retail Shares News

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Retail Shares

Harvey Norman share price surges despite profit slide

| James Mickleboro

Harvey Norman shares are on the move on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

Up 42% in a month. Why this ASX retail share remains resilient

| Tristan Harrison

Investors and shoppers keep spending on this e-commerce player.

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Opinions

Should investors be bullish on this former COVID darling ASX 300 share?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the most promising long-term growth shares around.

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Retail Shares

Buy these ASX 200 retail shares while they are cheap: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

It's not all doom and gloom in the retail sector right now.

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Retail Shares

Bargains or death traps: Should you buy ASX retail shares now?

| Tony Yoo

Will 12 interest rate rises kill the sector? Is there any hope for consumer discretionary stocks?

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Retail Shares

Why is the Harvey Norman share price taking a thumping on Thursday?

| James Mickleboro

This retail giant's shares are under the pump on Thursday.

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Retail Shares

Why did Goldman Sachs just downgrade these ASX 200 retail shares?

| James Mickleboro

A couple of these retailers could face a challenging period.

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Share Fallers

This ASX All Ords share fell off a cliff in May, and directors are buying the dip

| Bronwyn Allen

Insiders were quick to snap up shares in ASX retailer Universal Store after its recent price plunge.

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Retail Shares

Is the Harvey Norman share price a buy at 3-year lows?

| Bronwyn Allen

Shares in the iconic Australian retailer took a dive on the market on Tuesday.

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Retail Shares

Baby Bunting share price crashes 25% amid 'unprecedentedly low' sales

| James Mickleboro

Investors are throwing Baby Bunting shares out with the bathwater today.

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Retail Shares

Why are ASX retail shares taking a hit on Friday?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Fair Work Commission has announced a 5.75% increase to the minimum wage from 1 July.

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Retail Shares

Own Wesfarmers shares? Here's how they performed last month

| Sebastian Bowen

Wesfarmers shares had a month to forget in May.

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Dividend Investing

Spent $9,000 on this ASX 200 retail stock last January? You've already banked $1,021 in passive income!

| Bernd Struben

The ASX 200 retail stock pleased passive income investors in March with an all-time high, fully franked interim dividend.

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Share Market News

'Honeymoon over' but Wesfarmers share price lifts on healthy news

| Tristan Harrison

The company has revealed the progress it has made with its various businesses.

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Retail Shares

Down 28% in just 1 month, is it time to run with Accent shares?

| Tristan Harrison

Is this a great opportunity to jump on?

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Retail Shares

Soft spending: How ASX retail shares are responding to a weak month

| Bronwyn Allen

Australians spent more on clothing in April but reduced their food and household goods expenditure.

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Retail Shares

Why I think the recent pullback in Lovisa shares is a huge buying opportunity

| Tony Yoo

The budget jewellery retail chain has enjoyed a spectacular rise on the ASX in recent years. Is this just a…

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is 'on track to deliver record sales', so why is it crashing 29%?

| Brooke Cooper

Young Australians appear to be slowing their discretionary spending amid tougher economic conditions.

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Retail Shares

Why has the Temple & Webster share price exploded 30% in 2 days?

| Monica O'Shea

It's been a stellar week so far for the online furniture and homewares retailer.

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Share Gainers

All Ords share surges 13% after founder confirms no intention to sell stock

| Sebastian Bowen

This All Ords share went on a rocket trip today. Here's why.

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Broker Notes

3 reasons to buy Wesfarmers shares today

| Brooke Cooper

Stock in the ASX 200 giant has been tipped to jump 8%.

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Retail Shares

UBS tips 4 ASX 200 retail shares to benefit from the federal budget

| Bernd Struben

These retailers stand to benefit from billions of dollars in the 2023 federal budget earmarked to support low-income households.

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Retail Shares

Why Woolworths shares are a strong buy: Goldman Sachs

| James Mickleboro

Goldman Sachs is feeling very bullish on this ASX 200 giant.

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Retail Shares

Which ASX retail shares could be 'most impacted' by Amazon's rapid growth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is Amazon eating ASX retail shares' lunch?

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Retail Shares

Is Wesfarmers a diversified ASX 200 stock?

| Brooke Cooper

Wesfarmers has many irons in the fire but let's check its diversification credentials.

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Retail Shares

Why these ASX 300 retail shares could be immune to rising interest rates

| Tristan Harrison

Some retailers could be resilient in the face of these tricky economic conditions.

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Retail Shares

JB Hi-Fi share price lifts on above pre-Covid sales

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi shares are avoiding the market selloff on Wednesday.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price perform so well in April?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a good month for Wesfarmers. Here’s why.

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Opinions

2 ASX 200 shares I'd buy for global long-term returns

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares are taking on the world.

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Opinions

Could buying JB Hi-Fi shares at under $45 make me rich?

| Tristan Harrison

Are JB Hi-Fi shares a bargain buy right now?

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Share Gainers

Which ASX 200 retail share is performing best during high inflation?

| Bronwyn Allen

Retail shares are back on investors' radars in 2023, with consumer discretionary stocks up 12%.

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Retail Shares

The Accent share price has soared 100% in 6 months. Is it still a buy?

| James Mickleboro

This ASX share has doubled in value in six months. Is there more to come?

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Retail Shares

This ASX All Ords stock is down 80% in a year, and one billionaire is buying up big

| Monica O'Shea

Why is this retail share attracting interest from a billionaire investor?

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Retail Shares

7.5% dividend yield! Should I buy this dirt-cheap ASX 200 stock?

| James Mickleboro

Is now the time to pounce on this beaten down ASX 200 share?

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price outperform the ASX 200 in March?

| Tristan Harrison

It was a solid month for Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

Why has Gerry Harvey bought up $76m of Harvey Norman shares in 2023?

| Brooke Cooper

The billionaire reckons the Harvey Norman share price offers more than 100% upside.

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Earnings Results

Premier share price higher on record profit and special dividend

| James Mickleboro

It was another record half for this retail conglomerate and it is rewarding its shareholders.

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Retail Shares

Up 30% in 2023, can the Myer share price keep rising?

| Tristan Harrison

Myer has risen this year with strong profit growth.

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Retail Shares

$72m and counting: ASX 200 director's massive share buy-up continues

| Bronwyn Allen

A new notice lodged with the ASX today reveals this ASX 200 boss has spent $72 million in just three…

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Retail Shares

Guess which ASX 200 director has bought $50m worth of shares in a fortnight?

| Bronwyn Allen

This ASX 200 retail company boss sure has a shop-til-ya-drop mentality!

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