Retail businesses face ‘silent depression’ as insolvencies surge
An analysis of ASIC insolvency data by BDO Australia has revealed a struggling SME retail sector, with recent data finding the highest annual number of business insolvencies on record. According to the firm’s research, ASIC reported that in the first half of the 2024–2025 financial year, there were 7,483 insolvency appointments., a 47.1 per cent…