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Catch of the Day moves into grocery market with new site

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Patrick Stafford Catch of the Day, one of Australia's largest online retailers, has launched a new site completely dedicated to selling non-perishable groceries as the online space branches out into new territory.

Colorado Group reborn as Fusion Retail

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Madeleine Heffernan Thousands of jobs have been saved by the restructure and rebranding of the former Colorado Group, but the newly formed Fusion Retail Brands has its work cut out for it to make a splash in this difficult retail environment, retail experts say.

THE NEWS WRAP: IMF slashes global growth forecast

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman The International Monetary Fund has warned that the US and Europe are in danger of sliding back into recession, with the global economic recovery losing momentum.

Ventures in Digital Media eyes up further start-ups after $1m purchase

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman Tech start-up Ventures in Digital Media has indicated it is looking for further early-stage ventures to buy after acquiring SEO agency Amplify.

Education not a barrier to franchise success: Report

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman Typical Australian franchisees are getting older and no longer require a university degree in order to be profitable, according to new research.

Zendesk launches in Australia with promise to aid start-ups

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman Software firm Zendesk has launched its Australian office with a pledge to help start-ups through some of the country’s top incubators.

Retail disputes rise as stores fret over rising rents

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Madeleine Heffernan Disputes between landlords and tenants dominated enquiries to the Victorian Small Business Commissioner, its annual report shows, but the body representing shopping centre owners and managers says the pain cuts both ways.

Shane Warne’s underwear brand enters voluntary liquidation

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Madeleine Heffernan Lime Door Brands, the clothing company behind Shane Warne's underwear brand and a soon-to-be-released lingerie and dress line by burlesque star Dita Von Teese, has entered voluntary liquidation but its chief executive says the move has been caused by a dispute with investors and is not a reflection on the brands.

THE NEWS WRAP: Julia Gillard backs tax reform for manufacturers

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman Julia Gillard has proposed a re-jig of the corporate tax system to give manufacturers more incentives to innovate and develop new markets.

Melbourne start-up goes global with NASA deal

9:00AM | Tuesday, 20 September 2011 | By Oliver Milman A solo Melbourne-based entrepreneur has credited finding a neglected niche and search engine optimisation for luring global clients such as NASA, Peugeot and LG.