Sunday, 25 May 2014

Short News Stories - 25/5/2014

Federal Government Introduces Cloud Computing Guide for Small Business.

The Unknown Cosmetics Giant.
French company, Sephora, is to open its first store in Australia this year and they are looking to up to 20 stores in coming years.
Sephora is the fastest growing brand within the LVMH Group which includes Louis Vuitton, Givenchy and Bulgari. They are the market leader in Europe and are expected to offer stiff competition to the likes of David Jones and Myer here in Australia.
Sephora offer a different customer service strategy to the department stores with staff able to sell across brands and they are famous for offering samples to customers.

Airline Charges for Overhead Bins.

In a move seen as a precursor for other airlines, Frontier Airlines has introduced a $25 fee to use overhead bins on its flights. This is part of an international trend to force consumers to pay for services that were once free. In the US ticket prices only account for around 70% of the revenue generated by airlines.