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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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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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Woolworths Limited sales sink along with market share

| Mike King

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) sees same store sales growth of -0.9% compared to the prior year

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Woolworths Limited vs. Wesfarmers Ltd: Which is the better buy?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) has significantly outperformed Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) over the past 12 months.

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3 ASX shares that could win big from international expansion

| Christopher Georges

International expansion can be risky, but also very rewarding for shareholders if executed successfully.

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4 ASX shares smashing the market today

| Christopher Georges

Forget the big banks, these four shares are soaring higher today.

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Is it time to give up on Woolworths Limited shares?

| James Mickleboro

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has lost a quarter of its market value in the last 12 months. Is it time to…

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Why growth and income investors should buy Retail Food Group Limited

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) has been flying this year. Its shares are up 19% in 2016, but still could…

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Here's why these 4 shares rose on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there more where that came from for Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG), Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW), Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW), and…

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Yowie Group Ltd becomes #1 selling confectionary item in the US

| Sean O'Neill

Today's announcement bodes well for Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) shareholders, but doesn't mitigate any of the major risks.

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Hanesbrands Inc. launches $1.1 billion Pacific Brands Limited takeover

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) has received a $1.1 billion takeover from Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:HBI).

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Is Woolworths Limited about to sell its Liquor business?

| Mike King

Could a brand rename of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) Liquor business could be a pre-cursor to a sell off?

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Qantas Airways Limited: A warning sign for ASX investors?

| Christopher Georges

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) last week warned of weakening domestic demand and falling consumer confidence - Should investors be worried?

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Why the Pacific Brands Limited share price could keep climbing

| James Mickleboro

Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG) has been on fire this week, climbing by over 10%. Despite this I believe there is…

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Are Woolworths Limited shares a screaming buy at current prices?

| Rachit Dudhwala

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares trade near post-GFC lows.

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4 ASX shares getting smashed today

| Christopher Georges

Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN) and Surfstitch Group Ltd (ASX:SRF) are just two of the shares getting hammered today.

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Why the Super Retail Group Ltd share price is down 28% this year

| Tim McArthur

Super Retail Group Ltd (ASX:SUL) shares have fallen out of favour with the market but perhaps with good reason.

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Is it a good time to buy Brambles Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Tim McArthur

Brambles Limited (ASX:BXB) and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) are blue chip shares which can be foundation holdings in a long term,…

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Are your favourite shares being targeted by short sellers?

| Christopher Georges

Bellamy's Australia Ltd (ASX:BAL) and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) are just two companies receiving more attention from short sellers.

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4 shares getting smashed on the ASX today

| Christopher Georges

The bulls are in charge today, but that hasn't stopped these four shares from falling.

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5 key takeaways from Burson Group Ltd's investor day

| Ryan Newman (TMFNewmy)

Burson Group Ltd (ASX:BAP) is a very solid and defensive business.

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Why Woolworths Limited will lose a price war with Coles

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) has more to lose in a price war with Wesfarmers Ltd's (ASX:WES) Coles.

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Will Wesfarmers Ltd buy Masters hardware from Woolworths?

| Tim McArthur

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) might be the biggest beneficiary from Woolworths Limited's (ASX:WOW) disastrous foray into the hardware sector.

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Why these 4 ASX shares crashed on the market today

| Sean O'Neill

Is there any relief in sight for Ziptel Ltd (ASX:ZIP), Silex Systems Ltd (ASX:SLX), Pacific Brands Limited (ASX:PBG), and JB…

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Amazon: Why the JB Hi-Fi Limited share price is falling today

| James Mickleboro

There is talk in the press that Amazon will be expanding its operations in Australia. Should JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH)…

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Is it time to sell Woolworths Limited and Wesfarmers Ltd shares?

| Andrew Mudie

The demise of Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) surprised many but the demise of Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) will catch many more Australians…

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Why the Yowie Group Ltd share price is rampaging higher today

| Sean O'Neill

This morning's announcement from Yowie Group Ltd (ASX:YOW) removes one of the near-term risks facing the company.

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Is the bottom in for the Woolworths Limited share price?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) shares gained over 4% for the week.

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3 blue-chip shares with MASSIVE dividend yields

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Does a massive dividend yield make National Australia Bank Ltd. (ASX:NAB), Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and Retail Food Group Limited…

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Revealed: Why the Wesfarmers Ltd share price is struggling

| Tim McArthur

Monday was "D-day" for Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares as the leading blue chip finally acknowledged that unusual accounting treatments had…

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Is the Woolworths Limited share price in the buy zone?

| Tim McArthur

Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) could be displaying a key characteristic that Warren Buffett would love.

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3 blue-chip ASX value shares to buy today

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) are 3 blue chip ASX…

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Better buy: JB Hi-Fi Limited or Harvey Norman Holdings Limited?

| James Mickleboro

JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX:JBH) and Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) should benefit from Dick Smith’s demise. But which should you…

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Why the Wesfarmers Ltd share price is falling

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) fell last week and could find itself under further selling pressure today.

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Buy or sell? Retail Food Group Limited and Myer Holdings Ltd

| James Mickleboro

Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) could both be affected by a mild winter. Which will…

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Why these 4 ASX shares are crashing today

| Christopher Georges

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX:XJO) is trading in positive territory today, but these four shares haven't been so lucky.

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Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd could be the best share to buy on the ASX

| James Mickleboro

Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) is a model company which I believe will provide shareholders with strong gains for…

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Are investors too chicken to buy Collins Foods Ltd?

| Sean O'Neill

Down 20% in the past 3 months, are Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) shares finger-lickin' good?

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Turbocharge your retirement with these 3 ASX growth shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

ASX growth shares like Retail Food Group Limited (ASX:RFG), Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX:FLT) and ResMed Inc. (CHESS) (ASX:RMD)…

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3 retail shares that could pick up steam in 2016

| James Mickleboro

The ABS released February’s retail sales data today, and Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (ASX:DMP) and Myer Holdings Ltd (ASX:MYR) were…

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The bull case for Origin Energy Ltd shares

| Tim McArthur

The share price of Origin Energy Ltd (ASX:ORG) has rallied around 9% in the past five trading sessions.

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3 reasons to watch out for Wesfarmers Ltd shares

| Owen Raszkiewicz

Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) shares look a little expensive, but are a good long-term prospect.

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