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1 week ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Mrinaal Datt |Morganne Kopittke
Paul Adam wants to make one thing clear: “It’s just a cake”. But try telling that to new fans of Du Plessy Pralin & Otello, who have turned the suburban Sydney patisserie into a viral phenomenon. Months after a Chinese video blogger visited the West Pymble store and shared his story online, its chocolate mousse cake is one of the most desired desserts on Earth. The shop now opens with lines out the door. Sales have increased tenfold.
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3 weeks ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | Morganne Kopittke |David Adams
Australia Post has been at the heart of Australian communities for more than 200 years, connecting them to each other and the world. As Australia’s leading logistics, postal and integrated services business, we support our customers to grow and communities to thrive, helping to unlock opportunities for all Australians. Our objective is to create products that people value and trust, and to always deliver great service and value to our customers and the community.
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1 month ago | 
insideretail.com.au | Kaycee Enerva |Celene Ignacio |Tamera Francis |Morganne Kopittke
Luxury fashion house Khirzad and its sister label, Khirzad Femme, are expanding to Sydney next month. Founded by Nilofar Khirzad in 2015, the brand specialises in made-to-measure menswear and bespoke suits. Nilofar said her journey – from fleeing Afghanistan with her family at age five to establishing the brand – fostered resilience, reinvention, and creativity. During the pandemic, Khirzad branched into womenswear, launching Khrizad Femme, offering structured silhouettes and statement pieces.
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1 month ago | 
insideretail.com.au | Celene Ignacio |Tamera Francis |Morganne Kopittke
In the heart of Adelaide is Rundle Mall, a place like no other. It’s the only shopping precinct in the city’s CBD, the largest outdoor Mall in the Southern Hemisphere and the number one destination for visitors to the city. The 520-metre-long pedestrian Mall is managed by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide, creating a unique operating model in the Australian retail sector.
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1 month ago | 
insideretail.com.au | Sean Cao |Celene Ignacio |Tamera Francis |Morganne Kopittke
Denim brand G-Star Raw has made a comeback to Australia and New Zealand after a four-year hiatus. The company has signed a deal with Good Products & Co for the distribution of its products in the two markets. The brand is now stocked at David Jones, The Iconic, Glue Store and Culture Kings. G-Star said it plans to expand in Australia and New Zealand by boosting wholesale growth and launching new retail stores this year.
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1 month ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | Edwin Montoya Zorrilla |Morganne Kopittke |David Adams
As Cyclone Alfred bears down on South East Queensland, businesses across the state are making critical decisions about protecting their interests, supporting employees, and maintaining contractual obligations. Proper legal preparation can mean the difference between a manageable disruption and a devastating blow to your business.
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1 month ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Eloise Keating |Morganne Kopittke |Sophie Venz
Australian workout platform Sweat is not threatened by fitness racing brand Hyrox or the exploding popularity of run clubs, says CEO Adam Koch, despite industry trends taking exercise out of the home and into the streets. Founded by Adelaide personal trainers Kayla Itsines and Tobi Pearce in 2015, the Sweat platform and its at-home workout plans surged in popularity through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1 month ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | Tegan Jones |Morganne Kopittke
Grace Brown, the founder and CEO of Andromeda Robotics, will take the stage at SmartCompany’s upcoming Growth Summit to share her journey of building and scaling one of Australia’s most exciting deep-tech startups. A leader in the country’s emerging robotics sector, 25-year-old Brown launched Andromeda Robotics in 2022 with a vision to redefine human-robot interactions.
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1 month ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Morganne Kopittke
Scammers are targeting LinkedIn users with fake emails, preying on jobhunters in a tight employment market, according to Australia’s communications watchdog. In a new warning to the market, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on Friday said fraudsters are mimicking the professional connections platform. Scammers are using lookalike email addresses to con LinkedIn users into believing the communications are legitimate.
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1 month ago | 
smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Morganne Kopittke
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) fears businesses are falsely claiming tax breaks created for SMEs, warning workplaces of all sizes to double-check their deduction claims. The problems might stem from big businesses pushing the boundaries, one accountant claims, but small businesses are still coming under the ATO’s microscope. The tax office last week announced business taxpayers are misjudging deduction claims under the Technology Investment Boost and the Skills and Training Boost packages.
