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Bragged that it is winning the war for the industry's ...
Woolies managers take a $234,000 lure
THE retail giant Woolworths has bragged that it is winning the war for the industry's best talent by offering some of its executives incentives usually reserved for the top brass.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 1 day, 1 hour ago
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Collapsed after failing to sell for one pound, after nearly ...
UK Woolies collapses with $1b debt
UK retailer Woolworths has collapsed after failing to sell for one pound, after nearly 100 years of trading.
ABC retail news - 4 days, 9 hours ago
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Gearing up to use its huge cash reserves to finance ...
Supermarket giant set for growth
WOOLWORTHS is gearing up to use its huge cash reserves to finance acquisitions and organic growth over the next two years.
Daily Telegraph - 4 days, 20 hours ago
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Issued a statement flatly denying media reports that the retail ...
Woolworths completely denies JB Hi-Fi takeover speculation
Woolworths has issued a statement flatly denying media reports that the retail group is set to make an offer to purchase JB Hi-Fi.
RetailBiz - 5 days, 7 hours ago
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Attempted to use the looming economic downturn as leverage to ...
Woolies: let us grow
WOOLWORTHS has attempted to use the looming economic downturn as leverage to ensure the Government does not pass laws which could hinder its expansion, by boasting about how many jobs ...
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 5 days ago
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Walgreen November same-store sales fall 0.9%
US pharmacy retailer hurt by generic drug introductions. 3 Dec 2008 12:21 AM
Business Spectator retail - 11:21 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Business Spectator retail - 11:21 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
JB Hi-Fi turns up volume but Harvey Norman mute
TOUGH retail conditions have not dented discount electronics chain JB Hi-Fi's appetite for opening 24 new stores this financial year. "Even if things continue to soften further, we generate very ...
The Australian : Travel - 11:03 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
The Australian : Travel - 11:03 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Tesco says sales jump nearly 12 percent (AFP)
AFP - Tesco said Tuesday that group sales grew 11.7 percent during its third quarter as the country's biggest retailer enticed recession-threatened shoppers with cheaper products.
Yahoo! News: World News - 9:08 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Yahoo! News: World News - 9:08 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Malaysia cuts fuel prices amid economic slump (AP)
AP - Malaysia's government Tuesday announced it would cut retail fuel prices for the sixth time in four months following recent sharp drop in global oil prices.
Yahoo! News: World News - 8:07 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Yahoo! News: World News - 8:07 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Retail sales up for October
Retail sales for the month of October rose by 0.
Sky News Business - 6:35 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Sky News Business - 6:35 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Tesco UK sales growth slows
Retail giant posts weakest growth since early 90s; alters products to suit consumer downturn. 2 Dec 2008 11:09 PM
Business Spectator retail - 6:18 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Business Spectator retail - 6:18 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
In profile: Roger Nelson
NH Architecture principal, Roger Nelson, speaks to Kate Gibbs about urban planning, retail challenges and the future of architecture in Australia.
Architecture & Design - 4:39 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Architecture & Design - 4:39 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Toyota prices set to rise for 2009
Toyota Australia has today announced that it will increase new-vehicle prices across its entire fleet starting next year due to adverse currency movements. The recommended retail price of all vehicles ...
Car Advice - 4:14 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Car Advice - 4:14 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Franchise inquiry report tabled, welcomed by ARA
Peak retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ report on the inquiry into the Franchising Code of Conduct tabled ...
Aus Food News - 3:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Aus Food News - 3:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Economy blamed as independent sells out to Harvey Norman group
Consumer electronics retail veteran Brian Deasy is bowing out of the industry tomorrow after selling his independent Maroochydore business, Deasy's Electrical and Furniture, to the Harvey Norman group.
Current - 3:10 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Current - 3:10 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Retail sales rise despite slowdown
RETAILS sales have surprisingly climbed – and could rise again after today's interest rate cuts.
Herald Sun - 2:40 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Herald Sun - 2:40 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Australia slashes interest rate to avert recession
SYDNEY, Australia - Australia's central bank slashed interest rates by one percentage point Tuesday in the latest bold move by the country's top finance officials to stave off a recession. ...
iStock Analyst - 1:50 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
iStock Analyst - 1:50 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Interest rates cut by 1pc, retail sales bounce
Retail sales jumped in the month of October, increasing by 0.7 per cent - which was well above expectations. The ABS data came out hours before the Reserve Bank of ...
Aus Food News - 12:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Aus Food News - 12:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
ACCC embarrasses retail group, sends message to other business owners
The ACCC has slammed a South Australian barbeque retailer for producing illusory and misleading advertising to drum up business for a new store opening. It's a lesson worth learning for ...
Current - 12:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Current - 12:32 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Retail sales rise despite slowdown
A recovery in retail sales will not avert an economic slowdown despite optimism among economists that Tuesday 's interest rate cuts will boost consumer spending.
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 12:28 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 12:28 p.m. Tuesday 2nd December 2008
