Retail One-Stop

HARVEY NORMAN GOES WELL

With fourth quarter sales reaching $3.67 billion, a rise of 16% it should come as no surprise that Gerry Harvey is pretty confident about sales for the remainder of the year. More...

COLD WEATHER GOOD FOR SOME

Most Sydneysiders - and anyone living south of Sydney - have been shivering of late so its interesting to see that the cold weather has helped some. More...

RETAIL SECTOR GROWS SLOWLY SAYS ABS

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the retail sector had slow growth in the month of May. More...

FRANCHISEES NOT HAPPY

The local master franchisor for Midas is in for a tough time according to a report in The Australian. More...

A GOOD YEAR FOR COUNTRY ROAD

Country Road, the clothing retailer, which has had an up and down history, is predicting that 2004 will be a good year for the company. More...

WOOLIES TURNS UP THE HEAT

With a 6.2 per cent rise in fourth quarter sales to $6.4 billion and with full year sales rising by 6.1 per cent to $27.9 billion - a result regarded by some as disappointing - Woolworths shares nevertheless rose by 22 cents to hit the $11.60 mark. More...

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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.