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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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3 ASX 200 retail shares that ripped in 2024 despite the cost-of-living crisis

| Bronwyn Allen

Most Australian consumers did it tough last year amid higher interest rates and retail prices.

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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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Recent Retail Shares News

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3 food shares that could deliver healthy returns for smart investors

| Christopher Georges

Investors have seen a number of new agricultural shares list on the ASX over the past year.

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CRASH! Beacon Lighting Group Ltd share price plunges 20%

| Mike King

Beacon Lighting Group Ltd (ASX: BLX) has seen its share price sink 25% to a low of $1.18, after the…

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US economic data could be a boost for these 4 ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

There was a lot of positive data released in the US overnight which I feel could be good news for…

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Why you should avoid Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd, Woolworths Limited and Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd 

| Edward Vesely (TMFEdV)

Falling consumer confidence and trust in each of these companies’ brands are key forward-looking indicators that there’s more trouble ahead. 

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Why these 4 ASX shares are getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) might be enjoying back-to-back days of gains, but these 4 shares haven't been so…

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The investor's guide to Bellamy's Australia Ltd shares

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) have rebounded 15% in the last two weeks.

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Why the Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited share price is soaring this week

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Gage Roads Brewing Co Limited (ASX:GRB) have rallied nearly 15%.

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Why the DuluxGroup Limited share price is falling today

| Sean O'Neill

Paint conglomerate DuluxGroup Limited (ASX: DLX) released its half-yearly results to the market this morning.

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Top performing small-cap fund manager reveals top 5 shares

| Christopher Georges

Small-cap shares might still offer the best opportunity to smash the market averages.

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Why Warren Buffett might not like Woolworths Limited shares

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) share price has fallen 22% in the past year and now trades at near decade lows, but…

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Are Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares about to become a bargain?

| Motley Fool Staff

Flight Centre Travel Group (ASX:FLT) shares are a growth investor favourite, but signs are not good for the coming months.

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) has started off the week strongly, but could there be more gains for these…

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Why the Nick Scali Limited share price soared today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Nick Scali Limited (ASX:NCK) continues to benefit from the strong property market.

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Trouble in Paradise: Why Coles' petrol prices are under investigation

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The petrol prices of Coles, owned by Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES), are reportedly being investigated by the ACCC.

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3 dividend shares that smash term deposit rates

| Christopher Georges

With interest rates heading lower, investors should consider stocks like Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) to boost their investment…

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Should you buy Telstra Corporation Ltd or Woolworths Limited shares?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) shares offer big dividend yields, but is that enough?

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Why these 4 shares are surging higher today

| Christopher Georges

It has been a disappointing day for the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) but these four stocks have managed to…

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Why these 4 retailers could be sitting ducks for Amazon.com

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Investors behind companies such as JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shouldn't underestimate the full-force of Amazon.com

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Here's why Westfield Corp Ltd shares need your attention today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Shares of Westfield Corp Ltd (ASX:WFD) have fallen marginally after their first-quarter earnings update.

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US retail shares smashed! Will ASX retail shares head downhill?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shareholders are arguably less exposed to consumer discretionary spending.

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Myer Holdings Ltd sees improving sales but a major danger lurks

| Mike King

Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) warns of unseasonable warm weather and adverse effects of election campaign

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Why the Woolworths share price jumped more than 5% today

| Mike King

Is Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) a takeover target?

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The bargain hunter's guide to Retail Food Group Limited shares

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) jumped over 5% today following a strong consumer confidence reading.

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Is it time to sell Woolworths Limited?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is facing stiff competition.

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8 ASX shares for an instantly diversified portfolio

| Christopher Georges

Forget index trackers - consider the following eight shares to truly diversify your portfolio.

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Which supermarket shares should you own?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) continues higher as Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) struggles.

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Is Fantastic Holdings Limited a takeover target?

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Fantastic Holdings Limited (ASX:FAN) has taken investors on a wild ride over the last 12 months.

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3 reasons to keep Woolworths Limited on your watch list

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) is up against it.

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Banks or supermarkets: Which offer the best dividend growth?

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:CBA), Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) have big dividend yields,…

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Are these ASX retail shares winners or losers?

| James Mickleboro

Retail sales data for March shows it could have been a good month for Premier Investments Limited (ASX:PMV) and Harvey…

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Woolworths Limited's share price hits new decade low – Can it recover?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares might not be a contrarian investor's perfect pitch.

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Why the JB Hi-Fi Limited share price is near an all-time high

| Tim McArthur

JB Hi-Fi Limited's (ASX:JBH) share price touched $23.94 this week.

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Why these 4 shares are climbing higher today

| Christopher Georges

Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX:CWN) and Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) are just two of the shares outperforming the market today.

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Why the Super Retail Group Ltd share price soared 11% today

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

The share price of Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) hit a high of $9.36 after today's market update.

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Why these 4 shares are getting crushed on the ASX today

| Christopher Georges

Some of today's biggest losers include BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) and Cover-More Group Ltd (ASX:CVO).

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Is there something amiss at Surfstitch Group Ltd?

| Mike King

Uncertainty surrounds the future of retailer Surfstitch Ltd (ASX:SRF)

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Woolworths Limited shares slammed on credit rating downgrade

| James Mickleboro

Are Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares too cheap to refuse?

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Now could be the time to load up on Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd shares

| James Mickleboro

The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) share price has declined by over 10% in the last 30 days. Is…

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Why these 4 shares are getting hammered today

| Christopher Georges

A number of companies are being hammered today following the release of worse than expected market updates.

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3 reasons for hope for Woolworths Limited shareholders

| Mike King

Why Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shareholders might want to hang onto their shares

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