VIC GOVERNMENT UNDER FIRE OVER EASTER SUNDAY TRADING LAWS
Thanks to muddled legislation introduced by the Victorian
Government last year - which allows some areas in Victoria to be
exempted from trading restrictions - Easter shopping in that state
promises to be a bit of a nightmare.
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COUNTRY ROAD FOR SALE?
A report from Johannesburg in South Africa about Australian Retail
Investments (ARI), which is the second-largest shareholder in Country
Road, has increased speculation that the retailer might be for sale.
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WALMART DEADLINE FOR RFID AN ISSUE
Only a quarter of Wal-Mart's suppliers are going to meet the
retail behemoth's deadline to equip pallets with RFID tags.
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT JOINS PHARMACY FRAY
The story of the week has to be that John Howard has stepped into
the battle between Woolworths and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
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SUNRISE SURVEY SAYS WOOLIES IS WRONG
A phone in survey on Channel 7's breakfast program - Sunrise -
asked the question: Should pharmacies be allowed to operate inside
Woolworths stores?
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RETAILERS TO BUY BACK THEIR SHARES?
Companies such as Billabong, Foodland and Woolworths may well
either buy back shares of provide shareholders with a special
dividend.
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WOOLIES NOT AS EXPRESS AS COLES
While Coles Myer seems to be making every post a winner when it
comes to Coles Express, the folk at Woolies are not having it so
easy.
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SUBWAY THE FAST WAY
Interesting to see that Subway, the chain that makes healthy
sarmies, is claiming that it will have more outlets than Golden
Arches.
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RETAIL SPENDING FLAT IN MARCH
Retailers will be hoping that Easter will boost retail sales in
light of the most recent figures released by CashCard.
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Close
This bulletin is edited and compiled by retail commentator John Kingsley-Jones.
John has worked as an Editor, Chief Sub-Editor
and journalist in magazines and newspapers both
in Australia and overseas.
In the past 15 years, he has consulted to a
range of companies and brands such as Unilever,
Mars Confectionery, TipTop, Tooheys, McWilliam's
Wines, Goodyear and BMW.
That's it for this issue of the Retail One-Stop. If you
have any questions or comments please give us a call on 02 9419 8356 or email us
on info@eps.net.au.
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