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Sunday, 25 November 2012

Latest Retail News – 23/11/2012

Latest Retail News – 23/11/2012

1.      Kathmandu sales exceed expectations with 20% rise over past 15 weeks.
2.      Country Road joins Myer and David Jones with first quarter sales rise.
3.      BuyAustralianMade Direct launches online site.
4.      Billabongs US chief contemplates business buyout.
5.      September consumer sales jumped but October falls leaving flat performance over past 5 months.
6.      No Frills generic brand returns to IGA supermarket shelves.
7.      Victoria’s Health Dept. to reduce red tape on red meat sales at farmer’s markets.
8.      Jewellery chain, Pandora, and food chain, Lenard’s Chicken win top ARA awards for 2012.
9.      David Jones reports record online sales on Click Frenzy Tuesday despite website meltdown.
10.  David Jones Chairman, Robert Savage confirms retirement.
11.  Woolworths sales up 4.3% for first quarter.
12. Click Frenzy website crashes at first launch.