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Last week, kikki.K pivoted to an online-only platform, as a result of closing its stores to the COVID-19 outbreak.

eBay has introduced Afterpay across 40,000 businesses. This aims to increase awareness of Australia's online SMEs to millions of new customers across the globe. 

Retail has experienced a lift of 0.5 percent in February, the Australian Bureau of Statistics has reported. This comes after poor results in December and January. 

Just Group is closing its stores due to coronavirus, including Peter Alexander, Just Jeans, Smiggle and Portmans.

In the wake of the virus outbreak, Roy Morgan has released insights into consumer data. According to the data, consumer confidence has dropped 27.8 percent since last week, resulting in a 30-year low. 

Administrators have been appointed for Australian retailer, Tigerlily. The Australian fashion retailer has experienced declining sales, which have been fueled by the virus outbreak. 

In an effort to make a positive impact on the environment, Shippit has announced that is has become a 100 percent carbon neutral company.

British textile, clothing and furniture retailer, Laura Ashley, is expecting to file for voluntary administration as the COVID-19 outbreak takes its toll. 

Woolworths Supermarkets plan to suspend all online deliveries in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Payment platform, Klarna, is joining forces with Wirecard to create a new payment solution for merchants. 

Paul Zahra has been appointed CEO of the ARA. Zahra has previous experience as CEO and Managing Director of David Jones.