For a brief moment, it seemed Wesfarmers had found a winner when it bought online retail pioneer Catch Group. But it got two things wrong.

Catch Connect will continue to operate as usual despite Wesfarmers announcing the shutdown of online retailer Catch.com.au.

Self-service technology has sparked much controversy since its introduction into retail – but hospitality businesses are singing its praises. Alice Peacock reports.

Australian e-commerce pioneer Ruslan Kogan claims his business attempted to acquire Catch from Wesfarmers before news of its closure.

The rise of big international players has prompted the retail giant to wind down the loss-making marketplace, saying it’s the “right thing for shareholders”.

Wesfarmers plans to shutter online marketplace Catch, putting around 190 jobs on the line after recording significant operating losses.

Kmart Group Managing Director Ian Bailey said ... Catch Group was founded by Gabby and Hezi Leibovich as Catch of the Day in 2006 and it quickly became popular among discount shoppers across ...

Catch’s e-commerce fulfilment centres will be transferred to retail brand Kmart Group ... being founded in 2006 as Catch of the Day by brothers Hezi and Gabby Leibovich. The brand grew from ...