Consumer

Wesfarmers-owned discount retailer Kmart is preparing to take a meaningful step into the dedicated home furniture market, launching a new big box concept store designed to compete head-to-head with Swedish furniture giant IKEA. The new store, called K Home, is scheduled to open in …

The Takeovers Panel has declined to conduct proceedings in relation to an application submitted by Skin Elements Limited (ASX:SKN) concerning the company's affairs, following the acceptance of an undertaking from 62 Capital Pty Ltd. The development marks the latest step in a matter involving …

Coles Group Limited (ASX:COL) continues to demonstrate the resilience typically associated with defensive consumer staples businesses, even as broader retail conditions remain mixed across Australia. The company’s latest 3Q26 sales update reflects steady execution in its core supermarket operations, supported by favourable value positioning, …

Jatcorp Limited (ASX:JAT) recorded a sharp intraday surge of 37.93% on June 1, 2026, pushing the stock to AUD 0.20. The move extends a broader upward trend seen in recent trading sessions, reflecting renewed investor interest in the company’s expansion-led growth narrative.

Ventia Services Group Limited (ASX:VNT) announced on June 1, 2026, that it has secured a five-year extension to manage and operate the Australian Marine Complex-Common User Facility (AMC-CUF) in Henderson, Western Australia, valued at approximately $133 million. The contract extension commences in July 2027, …

The rally followed an announcement released on 19 May in which the company revealed a new world-record achievement for its gallium nitride (GaN) laser technology. The update drew investor attention to BluGlass’ expanding role within advanced photonics markets, particularly across defence, aerospace, quantum computing, …

Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (ASX:EOS) recorded a 15.03% gain to A$11.02 on 29 May 2026, one of the most significant single-session advances among ASX-listed equities during the period. The move represents the continuation of a re-rating that began in mid-May 2026 following the …