Anaconda opens flagship Brisbane store with snow cave and fishing tank

Anaconda opened a Brisbane flagship store with a −10°C snow cave and barramundi tank for testing outdoor gear.

Why it mattersShops compete with online stores by turning themselves into places where shoppers can test gear and experience products before buying instead of just browsing shelves.

AustraliaAnaconda's new Brisbane flagship marks a major investment in Australian retail and offers Queensland customers an unprecedented facility to test outdoor gear.

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Sydney and Melbourne luxury homes slide past 10 per cent from peak

Top-tier homes fell more than 10.7 per cent in Sydney and more than 10.5 per cent in Melbourne; low-priced properties held steady.

Why it mattersProperty investors and high-end sellers are bearing the brunt; tight affordability and investor caution could weigh on the broader market.