Retail

KMD Brands Ltd (ASX: KMD) attracted renewed investor attention on Wednesday after its shares surged 14.75% to $0.07, making it one of the stronger-performing retail stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Ampol Limited (ASX:ALD) moved higher after announcing that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had approved its proposed acquisition of EG Australia, removing one of the most significant hurdles to completing one of the largest transactions in the company's recent history.

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Limited (ASX:PWR) came into focus following an announcement that its proposed acquisition of Wakeling Automotive Group dealership sites will proceed to a Phase 2 review by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The update introduced regulatory uncertainty into a …

Peter Warren Automotive Holdings Ltd (ASX:PWR) has revised itsEarningsexpectations for FY26 following what the company described as a significant deterioration in trading conditions in recent weeks. The update has prompted a negative market reaction, with investors assessing the impact of softer vehicle margins and …

Shares of Cettire Limited (ASX:CTT) recorded a sharp rally on 29 May 2026, climbing more than 30% to A$0.24 in heavy trading despite the absence of fresh price-sensitive announcements from the company.

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) and Harvey Norman (ASX:HVN) outperformed the broader market on 26 May as investors rotated toward selected retail stocks amid softer sentiment across the ASX. Wesfarmers shares rose 0.90% to close at AUD 76.48, while Harvey Norman gained 0.23% to finish at AUD …

Adore Beauty Group Ltd (ASX: ABY) remained under investor watch on 19 May 2026 as markets continued evaluating the outlook for small-cap ecommerce and discretionary retail businesses amid a cautious consumer environment. The stock traded at AUD0.34 during the session, unchanged on the day, …