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Recipe box delivery startup Marley Spoon has secured $22m in Series B funding, which is set to help drive a steady expansion across the east coast of Australia.

Eighty four percent of fast food stores in Australia have been found to underpay workers, according to a new report.

Australians are swapping mortgage forms for credit card and personal loan applications, with consumer credit demand rising 9.7 percent in the December quarter of 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014.

There is quite a movement in the Australian hardware retail sector on Monday as Woolworths announced it was letting go of Masters, while Wesfarmers is expanding Bunnings in the UK in a $700 million deal with Homebase.

It’s “Mayday!” for hoverboard lovers as recall on hoverboards take effect although it’s still the hottest selling gift this holiday season.

As per Australia Post statement, Australian businesses find the Chinese market extremely lucrative and the tie-ups will help them to increase international presence and profits.

The newly appointed Executive Group President John Demsey, and Group President Jane Hertzmark Hudis, will report directly to President and CEO Fabrizio Freda.

Apple is reportedly expanding the tapping capabilities of Apple Pay for other small or large retailers.

JPMorgan Chase announced Chase Pay on Monday, which has the backing of major retailers like Walmart, Target and Shell.

Department store David Jones has alerted affected online consumers of a privacy hack only days after Kmart notified customers of a security breach.

7-Eleven Australia chairman Russell Withers and CEO Warren Wilmot resigned on Wednesday after an investigation revealed employees were not properly compensated for their work.

Howard Schultz's campaign encouraging talks on racial issues was not well-taken by the public.

Cars flying may no longer be a mere fiction.

Other plans in 2015 include more drive-through locations, an app that makes use of a mobile pay-and-order option and customized, carbonated beverages.

Apple iPhones get costlier in Russia, thanks to the falling ruble.

It includes gifts such as delicious food, classic novels and a variety of fragrances for men and women.

It includes gifts such as a Swatch Watch and a compact makeup palette from Avon.

Other Cyber Monday 2014 discounts for online shoppers include the CK Men’s basic watch and the Oakley CUSTOM M2 sunglasses.

It would be a happy yearend for Australian retailers with the ka-ching of cash registers expected to ring more often for the last month of 2014. Comparison Web site finder.com.au estimates that Aussies will spend $8.3 billion for Christmas presents shopping alone.

JC Penney offers huge discounts for several items including select Home Expressions 27x54" bath towels and select boots for women, juniors and kids.

Lowe's offers huge discounts for its items including the GE 25.4 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator and the Frigidaire Smooth Surface Electric Range.

Sears offers low prices for its items including the KitchenAid 24" 1.4 cu. ft. Built-in Microwave Oven and the Samsung 24.5 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator - White.

Walgreens offers low prices for its items including Clinique Happy Perfume Spray and the Redken Color Extend Shampoo.

Ace Hardware offers low prices for its items including the DeWalt 18 Volt Cordless Impact Driver and the Soleil Cherrywood Infrared Quartz Heater.

A report by EDITD, a retail technology firm used by more than 10,000 US and UK subscribers, suggests several clothing items that retailers give a big discount because it would soon be out of fashion. By disposing of these soon-to-be outdated styles, stores maximise their profits and prevent having too much of certain styles on their stockrooms which if left too long would become stale and may force them to even slash its tag prices further.

IKEA has also released its Black Friday 2014 ad which has information on discounts for home furnishings, appliances and much more.

Walmart Canada has also released its Black Friday 2014 ad which is 10 pages long and filled with discounts, savings and doorbusters.

Here is a list of ‘Surprise Doorbusters’ Black Friday 2014 deals from Target.

Kohl’s has announced its Black Friday 2014 online deals which offer massive savings on products including “Frozen” items, clothes, shoes, appliances, toys and electronics.