Toys’R’Us To
Survive In Australia – according to Smartcompany there have been a number of
offers for the Asian and Australian operations of Toys’R’Us which suggest the
brand will survive in those locations. There are currently 44 stores trading
across Australia.
Unseasonal
Weather A Big Problem For Clothing Retailers – unseasonably hot weather in
Australia has created a dilemma for clothing retailers as stocks of winter
goods sit on the shelves and in the racks. Mid-season sales usually reserved
for July are already appearing in some online offers.
Starbucks
Move Quickly In Rascist Uproar – Calling police to evict two black men
innocently waiting at a Starbucks table in Philadelphia has gone viral and
created a huge image problem for Starbucks. The Company has responded with what
many believe is an appropriate action and will close all US store for several
hours next month for racial bias training for its 175,000 employees.