Latest
Retail News - 18/5/2013
1. Discount Superstores (Crazy
Clark's) to close Tullarmarine distribution centre plus some suburban stores.
2. National Retailers Association
says little in budget for shopkeepers.
3. Major retailers (Marks &
Spencer, Zara, Benetton, Calvin Klein) sign agreement to improve conditions and
safety in Bangladesh factories.
4. China's industrial production
up 9.3% in April.
5. Fashion designer and retailer,
Lisa Ho, calls in administrators.
6. J.C.Penney launches ad
campaign apologising for changes made by previous CEO.
7. Westpac records 10% increase
in cash profit to 31st March.
8. Wesfarmers issues profit
warning for Target department stores.
9. Spain announces first monthly
trade surplus since 1971.
10. Australian dollar declines as
confidence in US economy improves.
11. Customs charges for imports
over $10,000 to rise by 50%.
12. Reject Shop picks up 6
Chickenfeed shops in Queensland.
13. Westfield report rents on new
leases dropped 4.9% in first quarter.
14. Supermarkets voluntary code of
conduct yet to be embraced by Aldi, Metcash, or Costco.
15. Australian fitness wear chain,
Lorna Jane, targets UK with its first regional online store.
16. Guardian Pharmacy wins sector
award for best customer service.
17. Woolworths launches first
airport grocery collection service to help arriving travellers.