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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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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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Recent Retail Shares News

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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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Retail Shares

Buy these 3 ASX retail shares: Morgans

| James Mickleboro

These are the shares to buy in the retail sector according to Morgans.

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Retail Shares

'Very favourable': 2 ASX shares Glenmore is riding to the top

| Tony Yoo

One stock rocketed up and the other had a shocker last month, but both are wise long-term investments.

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Dividend Investing

Buy 8,333 shares in this ASX growth stock for $1,500 in annual dividends

| Bernd Struben

The ASX growth stock has a lengthy track record of paying two fully franked dividends per year.

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Retail Shares

Gerry Harvey just bought $8 million worth of Harvey Norman shares. Should you buy?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Harvey Norman share price has dropped by almost 8% since the company reported its 1H FY23 results last week.

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Retail Shares

For $750 in monthly passive income, buy 8,572 shares of this ASX 200 stock

| Tristan Harrison

Going shopping for this business could unlock wonderful dividend cash flow.

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Retail Shares

Buying opportunity? Harvey Norman boss says share slump is a 'total overreaction'

| Bronwyn Allen

The Harvey Norman share price is currently trading at a 9% discount from where it was two days ago.

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Retail Shares

Why did the Wesfarmers share price flop in February?

| Tristan Harrison

It has been an eventful month for Wesfarmers.

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Retail Shares

Are Wesfarmers shares a buy following the ASX 200 giant's latest earnings result?

| Tristan Harrison

Here’s my view on the copmany's impressive FY23 half-year result.

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Dividend Investing

11% dividend yield! Is this the greatest ASX 300 bargain?

| Bernd Struben

The tax benefits offered via franking credits can offer investors a significantly higher grossed up dividend yield.

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers shares take off as bargain hunting sees Kmart earnings add 110%

| Brooke Cooper

Here's what these experts are saying about the ASX 200 giant's first half earnings.

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Retail Shares

This ASX share's doubled in 3 months. Expert says it's not too late to buy!

| Tony Yoo

This stock was an absolute pariah, losing 99% over the last few years. But the last 8 weeks have seen…

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Dividend Investing

6% dividend yield! An ASX share to buy in February and hold for 10 years

| James Mickleboro

I believe this ASX share could provide investors with a growing stream of dividends over the next decade...

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Share Market News

Are JB Hi-Fi shares now at a bargain price?

| Tristan Harrison

Has the market put JB Hi-Fi shares in the sale basket?

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Retail Shares

Should I buy Wesfarmers shares before the company reports this week?

| Tristan Harrison

Should investors put Wesfarmers in their shopping basket?

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Dividend Investing

2 ASX dividend shares that could generate $1,000 annual income with just $10,000

| Tristan Harrison

Supercharge income potential with these cheap stocks.

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Retail Shares

Earnings inbound: How could JB Hi-Fi shares respond on Monday?

| Mitchell Lawler

All the beans are about to be spilled, but what will be important?

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Retail Shares

Wesfarmers share price drops on Catch news

| Tristan Harrison

The e-commerce boom times of lockdowns seem long gone.

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Retail Shares

Why is the ARB share price beating the ASX 200 today?

| Sebastian Bowen

ARB shares are smashing the ASX 200 today. Here's why...

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REITs

Which ASX 200 shares are rebounding fastest in 2023?

| Bronwyn Allen

Seems like everyone is buying property shares, retail shares, and technology shares.

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Opinions

7%+ dividend yield! I'd buy this ASX 300 share for passive income in 2023

| Tristan Harrison

This industry-leading business is on track to pay excellent dividend income.

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Retail Shares

I think these 2 cheap ASX shares are buys for value investors

| Tristan Harrison

These two ASX shares could be too cheap to miss.

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Retail Shares

Morgans names 8 ASX retail shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

Thing could be going better than you think for Aussie retailers...

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Retail Shares

Why this ASX 200 retail share is 'best positioned' for 2023: Morgan Stanley

| Bernd Struben

The specialty fashion retail operator ticks plenty of boxes, according to this broker.

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Retail Shares

Why is this ASX retail share suddenly plunging 4% today?

| Sebastian Bowen

Why are Dusk shares falling so dramatically today?

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Earnings Results

Accent Group share price jumps 11% on strong sales update

| Bronwyn Allen

Another ASX retail share is soaring on the back of a positive trading update.

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Retail Shares

How much profit could Wesfarmers shares make in 2023?

| Tristan Harrison

Is 2023 going to be another impressive year of strong earnings?

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Retail Shares

Myer share price leaps 6% amid supercharged sales

| Mitchell Lawler

Myer wrote a new record into its own history book today.

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Retail Shares

ASX 200 company hauled to court for 'serious contraventions'

| Tony Yoo

The company behind prominent retailers Rebel Sport, BCF and Super Cheap Auto is in strife with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

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