Sydney launches first green meals-on-wheels
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Sydney's first green meals-on-wheels was launched at the Sydney stadium recently when The Veggie Patch Van dished up 800 gourmet vegie burgers at the Better...
View ArticleTraditional Australian retailers build online market share
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Traditional "bricks-and-mortar" retailers, long the laggards in driving online sales, could be fighting back.Leading traditional retailers such as department...
View ArticleAustralian retail doldrums hikes shoppers' interest in SUVs
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Australians turn away from shops and towards car showrooms and gas-guzzling sports utility vehicles. View full story
View ArticleMyer half-year result reflects growing optimism
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online A rising tide of consumer confidence, swelled by strong jobs growth and low interest rates, looks to be dragging Australia's retail sector out of its malaise...
View ArticleFashionably fast the key to Zara success
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Amid the pervading gloom in the retail sector, one fashion chain is so dazzlingly successful its founder has overtaken Warren Buffett as the third richest man...
View ArticleAustralian consumers look to spend
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Australian consumers are set to spend more on essentials, housing and travel over the coming year, due to a nascent recovery in confidence.An annual snapshot...
View ArticleAustralia's Pacific Brands hit with sales downturn
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Pacific Brands says its full-year profit is likely to be down as it faces weaker sales and challenging market conditions with "no near term signs of...
View ArticleColes, Woolworths investigation 'complex': ACCC
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online The competition watchdog will delay releasing the results of an investigation into the big supermarket chains and their treatment of suppliers until next...
View ArticleAustralian consumers upbeat despite slow wage growth
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Consumer confidence is strong despite new figures showing annual wages are growing at their slowest pace this century. In contrast with business confidence...
View ArticleWestfield split faces stiff opposition
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online The Lowy family’s efforts to split up the domestic and international arms of its global shopping mall empire face a crucial test. View full story
View ArticleWomen's fashion retailer Noni B looks for plan B as sales continue to decline
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Australian womenswear retailer Noni B is facing a sharp drop in profit this year after same-store sales plunged 14 percent in the March quarter.The 219-store...
View ArticleJB Hi-Fi boss Terry Smart to retire
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online JB Hi-Fi boss Terry Smart will retire in August after 14 years with the Australian electronics retailer.He will be replaced by the retailer's chief financial...
View ArticleLorna Jane to be put up for sale, says report
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Brisbane-based clothing company Lorna Jane will reportedly be put up for sale at an AUD500 million (USD468.6m) price tag.The Australian Financial Review...
View ArticleColes keen to join financial services club
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Coles is considering becoming a member of the powerful Financial Services Council, giving it a seat at the table among the nation's leading wealth...
View ArticleWalmart profit rises, raises outlook
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Wal-Mart Stores second-quarter net income rose 5.7 percent as the world's largest retailer attracts frugal shoppers by discounting already low prices.The...
View ArticlePac Brands looks to sell shoe business
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Online Bonds' underwear owner Pacific Brands is in talks to sell off its shoes and licensed brands division.Pacific Brands has confirmed it is in discussions to sell...
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