All Australia articles – Page 8
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NewsAsos’ Australian arm hit by technical glitch
Asos left its Australian customer base frustrated last weekend when an IT fault meant orders were delayed or were not delivered.
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NewsAustralia 'not a great place to be', says Asos boss
Asos boss Nick Robertson admitted that Australia was “not a great place to be” as the weak Australian dollar stunted its growth in the country.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Mixing coffee, whisky and shirts at Sydney's Shirt Bar
Nestled among the Amex, Westpac and Macquarie banks in the financial district of Sydney, Shirt Bar is a shirt store with a difference.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Coles and Woolworths sign supplier code of conduct
Australian grocers Coles and Woolworths this week joined the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) in signing a new code of conduct.
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AnalysisAustralian retailers coming to the UK: What do retailers need to know?
As Australian stationery retailer Smiggle outlines its UK expansion plans, Retail Week takes a look at why a number of retailers from the country are eyeing opportunities in the UK.
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NewsAustralian retailer Taking Shape begins UK assault
Australian plus size retailer Taking Shape began its assault on the UK market this week with the opening of five stores as it aims to expand to 21 shops in the next five months.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Australian stationery retailer Smiggle at a glance
Smiggle, the Australian stationery retailer, is set to launch in the UK this year as part of an international expansion push after expanding into Asia. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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AnalysisThe Australian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
River Island is following fashion retail rivals and attempting to turn a profit Down Under.
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AnalysisAnalysis: A snapshot of the Australian retail market
River Island wants to open stores in Australia following the launch of a dedicated website for the country yesterday. Retail Week takes a look at the retail market Down Under.
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NewsRiver Island prepares to open stores in Australia after dedicated website launch
River Island is scouring Australia for stores and has launched a dedicated website in the country today.
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Costco wins approval to construct first unit in Queensland
The retailer plans a 150,000 sq ft store, including a petrol station, at North Lakes, north of Brisbane. Costco Australia managing director Patrick Noone said: “We are looking at two or three more sites already as a follow-on.”The new store could open in early 2014. At present Costco operates three ...
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Coles group calls for investigation into wholesale pricing
Coles Group and Woolworths are unhappy with charges from multinational FMCG companies. The retailers claim Australian grocers are charged more than their international peers for the same products.Coles has called for an independent investigation into wholesale pricing stating that higher prices - supposedly justified by shipping distance, higher costs and ...
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Target appoints Stuart Machin as managing director
Former Sainsbury’s and Asda director Stuart Machin has been appointed managing director of Australian department store group Target.Machin, who has been stores development and operations director at Australian grocer Coles since 2008, will replace Dene Rogers who has stepped down for personal reasons.Machin played a key part in the turnaround ...
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Department store operator Myer reports solid first-half
Department store operator Myer’s first-half sales increased 1.7% to AUD1.73bn (£1.19bn) and 1.4% on a like-for-like basis.Net profit after tax edged up 0.7% to AUD87.9m (£60.4m).Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes said the business had delivered a solid first-half result, including a strong second quarter, which reflected a well-planned and executed ...
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Mothercare Australia launches deep discounts in a bid to avoid closure
Troubled parent and baby specialist Mothercare Australia has launched a Sale at its branches, offering discounts of up to 40% as it tries to save itself from closure.The retailer, which entered administration in January, will run its Sale “in conjunction with the administrators’ continuing efforts in negotiating a sale of ...
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Discount store Aldi Süd to open numerous Australian stores
German discount store chain Aldi Süd has revealed plans to open up to 110 shops in Australia, 40 to 50 of which will be located in south Australia and 50 to 60 in the west of the country.Aldi said it was committed to the expansion, but that it would take ...
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AnalysisInternational anaylsis: Woolworths and Coles’ strategies go head to head
Australia’s food retail industry is developed and highly concentrated, and Woolworths and Coles combined hold an estimated 60% of the market, making the market share fight intense.
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NewsNRF: Coles calls for grocers to study store cupboards
Grocers should operate their supply chains based on what is in their customer’s pantry in the future, says Coles general manager, merchandise and logistics, Dimitrios Bairaktaris.
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NewsUK shoppers are biggest online spenders, OfCom reveals
UK shoppers spend more money online than any other “major” country, a report by OfCom has revealed.
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Coles Group reports net sales increase
Coles Group has reported that net sales at its Coles division – food and liquor plus convenience outlets – rose 4.2% to Aus$8.44bn (£5.44bn) in the quarter ending September 30.Food and liquor sales were Aus$6.6bn (£ 4.25bn), up 4.9% on the previous corresponding period. Comparable food and liquor store sales ...