Business News

Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy – is multi-level marketing in trouble?

Written by Andrew Hughes, Lecturer in Marketing, Research School of Management, Australian National University

Tupperware is one of the few iconic brands with which nearly every Australian has come into contact at some stage.

Some, like me, will have grown up watching their mums host “Tupperware parties” for their friends on the weekend. Others used the unmistakably colourful containers to carry their lunches to work or...

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals
MirageC/GettyThe federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion critical mineral reserve. …
Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out
Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive&rdquo…
After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work
As recently as the early 1990s, 40% of Australian workers were union members. While there was a slight increase in 2024 &ndas…
The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesThe United States has now withdrawn from 66 international organisations, conventions and treatie…
Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act
As citizens around the world prepared to welcome the new year, Iranians began taking to the streets to protest their country…
Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

First Nations workers are everywhere. The jobs summit must tackle Indigenous-led employment policy too
This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.On the eve of the federal government’s jobs and skills…
a second-best option, with risks down the road
With housing affordability set to be a key election issue, the 2022 federal budget expands the scheme the Coalition put forward at the 2019 election to help first home buyers…
Food recalls are growing
Food recalls are growing: expert reveals 6 ways food manufacturers can reduce risks through supply chains There has been an alarming growth in food recalls in Australia: 106 recalls took place…

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Australian retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to simplify and automate returns and exchanges, while strengthening loyalty programs a...

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

I’ve been in customer service for years now. As my team has grown, the number one piece of advice I give is to be your...

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Richard Valente, VP of Customer Experience Strategy at TP in Australia, explores how IT-BPM outsourcing is revolutionising the travel sector throu...

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

Online shoppers with HealthPost’s Flora & Fauna have made 11,000 contributions towards climate and biodiversity projects when ordering parcel ...

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Aussie SMEs warn RBA not to ignore global trends, with the current sledgehammer approach threatening business viability and increasing inflation ...

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

Thryv® (NASDAQ: THRY), Australia’s provider of the leading small business marketing and sales software platform, has been awarded the Employer of ...

Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy – is multi-level marketing in trouble?

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?

Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act

Why the world’s central bankers had to speak up against Trump’s attacks on the Fed

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

First Nations workers are everywhere. The jobs summit must tackle Indigenous-led employment policy too

a second-best option, with risks down the road

Food recalls are growing

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security