Australian retailers face a peak-season balancing act as rate pressures, consumer caution and supply chain costs collide
Higher borrowing costs and cautious shoppers are forcing retailers to protect margins, avoid markdowns and get stock to the right place.
Compare Club buys One Big Switch in household bills push
The deal gives the combined group access to about five million members as households look for simpler ways to cut energy and insurance bills.
SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools
The deal will deepen SAP's AI tools for hiring and reskilling as employers face faster shifts in jobs, skills and workforce planning.
Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems
The latest peer-rated nod bolsters Infios' standing with warehouse software buyers weighing reliability and support, not just features.
Medicare AI incident a wake-up call on cyber security
The incident has sharpened calls for tighter controls as automated systems grow better at probing weaknesses across public and private networks.
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InDebted names Chris McNamara CEO and Brendan Lee CFO
The debt collections firm is strengthening its leadership after a 42% revenue rise, with a new chief executive and chief financial officer due in October.
Gallagher names Brad Sheen to lead NSW & ACT growth
The hire is aimed at deepening Gallagher's foothold in NSW and the ACT, with a focus on bigger customers in data centres, government and utilities.
Zendesk names Rachita Sundar as Chief Financial Officer
Greater scrutiny over AI spending will fall on Zendesk's finance team as Rachita Sundar takes over as Chief Financial Officer.
Gallagher appoints Neil Jarvis to Victoria & Tasmania
A separate state lead is still to be named as Gallagher reshapes its Australian structure to give Victoria and Tasmania dedicated market support.
BAI Communications names Mat Jones as Chief Executive
The handover comes as the communications infrastructure group expands across public safety, rail and broadcasting projects in Australia.