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7-Eleven class actions mull contempt motion after losing appeal over franchisee communications
The lead applicants in two class actions against 7-Eleven are considering bringing a contempt of court motion against the convenience store giant after the Full Federal Court derailed their challenge to prior orders allowing the company to seek litigation releases from franchisees.
Surfstitch class action settlement amount slashed amid ‘very difficult retail environment’
Group members in two settled class actions against clothing retailer Surfstitch have been told the settlement amount available to them has plummeted amid a "very difficult retail environment".
ACCC approves Coles bid for chilled meals company
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved Coles' planned acquisition of chilled meals supplier Jewel, saying the sale was better for competition than the liquidation of Jewel's assets.
Judge OKs $42.5M Cash Converters settlement, plaintiffs firm to pocket $12.4M
A judge has signed off on a $42.5 million settlement of a class action against Cash Converters, brought on behalf of consumers that look out personal loans, in a move that will see the plaintiffs firm behind the case pocket $12.4 million.
‘One hearing and two interlocutory judgments have achieved precisely nothing’: Judge scolds parties in Parklea Market dispute
A judge has criticised the parties in a land sale dispute over Sydney's Parklea Markets for failing to make progress to bring the case to a close, almost three months after a $4.25 million judgment was awarded to a company owned by local retail personality Con Constantine.
Coronavirus claims first retail victim as Tigerlily files for administration
Australian swimwear retailer Tigerlily has filed for voluntary administration, citing unfavourable conditions for retailers as the coronavirus pandemic shutters all but non-essential services in major states.
Costs skyrocket to $315 million in Woolworths underpayments scandal
Supermarket chain Woolworths, which is facing a class action over its staff underpayments, has admitted the amount owed to workers is at least $315 million, far higher than the company’s initial estimate of $200 million to $300 million.
Coles faces potential class action over $20M in staff underpayments
Supermarket giant Coles may be hit with a class action after it was revealed on Tuesday that the company owes staff in its supermarket and liquor businesses at least $20 million in pay.
Wesfarmers says Target underpaid staff $9M
Wesfarmers has revealed staff at Target stores were underpaid $9 million, one day after Coles announced at least $20 million in underpayments.
Bunnings’ deal with Adelaide Tools under scrutiny by ACCC
The ACCC has raised concerns that the proposed tie-up of hardware store giant Bunnings Warehouse and family-owned Adelaide Tools and Oaklands Mower Centre will stifle competition.