All Australia articles – Page 2
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NewsExclusive: Australian retailer House plots UK launch
Australian homewares specialist House is plotting an assault on the UK market, Retail Week can reveal.
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MySale profits jump as customer numbers increase
Online flash sales business MySale has registered a jump in full-year earnings, driven by a spike in customer numbers and gross margin gains.
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Data: The world's most expensive cities for retail rent
London has been named the second most expensive market in the world for retailers to rent stores.
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Breakfast briefing: Apple and Metcash
Retail news round-up: Apple to build new data centre, and Metcash appoints ex-Tesco executive as CEO.
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Topshop Australia stores closed in rescue attempt
Administrators of Topshop’s Australian franchise have shut five of the fashion retailer’s nine standalone stores as they attempt to save the business.
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Analysis
Analysis: Smiggle's tactics for international success
As Smiggle opens its 100th UK store, group managing director John Cheston shares his top tips for conquering global markets.
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Analysis
Profile: Steinhoff’s 'world-class' homewares boss Machin
Steinhoff has snapped up Stuart Machin to helm Harveys and Benson for Beds. What will the former grocery golden boy bring to the role?
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Breakfast briefing: Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury's and more
Retail news round-up: L1 Retail to buy Holland Barrett for £1.8bn; Nisa members unhappy with Sainsbury's takeover; and Simggle plans expansion in the UK.
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Arcadia tycoon Green hopes to rescue Topshop Australia
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green aims to stage a rescue of the Topshop business in Australia following the collapse into insolvency of the retailer’s franchise partner Down Under.
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Topshop Australia placed into voluntary administration
Topshop’s Australian arm has been placed into voluntary administration amid mounting debts, putting 760 jobs at risk.
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Live webinar: Creating a global footprint
Find out how to establish an international presence in the world’s emerging online marketplaces by signing up to Retail Week’s free interactive webinar on May 24.
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Analysis
Analysis: Asda, ITV, Coles... can Norman conquer M&S?
When Marks Spencer revealed it was on the hunt for a new chairman, Retail Week put together a shortlist of candidates. Archie Norman was at the top.
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Bunnings UK hails progress as it repositions Homebase offer
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has hailed “further progress” of its fledgling UK business following a rise in like-for-like transactions.
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Breakfast briefing: Next, Scottish retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Next's top management see pay cut, Scottish retail sales decline and Zimmermann set to debut in London
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Photo gallery
In pictures: Retail lessons from Down Under
Australia has a fair amount of retail that might readily be overlooked, but there are a number of outfits that British shopkeepers should take note of.
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Breakfast briefing: Agent Provocateur and more
Retail news round-up: Agent Provocateur’s chief to step down, French Connection declines to engage with investors, Sofa.com posts boost in sales, and MySale reports online increase
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Bunnings boss John Gillam steps down after 12 years
Bunnings chief executive John Gillam is stepping down as boss of the business after 12 years at the helm.
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Smiggle boss defends rapid UK store expansion
John Cheston, boss of ‘tween’ stationery retailer Smiggle, has defended its rapid accumulation of stores in the UK.
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Analysis
Aldi revamping Australian offer to lock horns with Coles
Aldi is to overhaul all of its Australian stores by 2020 as it revamps its fresh food offer to compete with Coles and Woolworths.
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Bunnings' first UK store location revealed
The UK’s first Bunnings store will open in St Albans as Homebase’s new owner strides ahead with its conversion plans, Retail Week can reveal.
