1. International fashion store GAP is to open in Melbourne Central on 10th December.
2. Metcash says it is in the final process of selling its newly-acquired Franklins stores to IGA retailers.
3. Neilsen says consumer confidence slipped a further 6 points in the September quarter.
4. Australian surfgear brand Hot Tuna is to be sold following slow growth.
5. 7 -Eleven has been named ARA’s Australian Retailer of the Year.
6. Dunn & Bradstreet report that Australian business trading terms are slipping out to 53 days.
7. Australian retail spending has posted its biggest monthly increase for more than 2 years.