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Harvey Norman hits record profit in Australia
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Harvey Norman hits record profit in Australia. (Source: Bigstock.) Harvey Norman has delivered another strong year in spite of the Covid-19 crisis, with total revenue up 15.3 per cent to $9.49 billion, and profit after tax up 75 per cent to $841.4 million. Earnings at the furniture and homewares business …
How Book Depository’s closure could benefit Australian booksellers
WEBApr 20, 2023 · Image suppied. By Aron Lewin April 20, 2023. The closure of Book Depository will have a ripple effect across the bookstore and bookselling industry in Australia, with experts and insiders suggesting that it will affect both bricks-and-mortar and online bookstores. The giant, UK based online book …
Bunnings looks to reach more tradies, online shoppers
WEBOct 14, 2019 · One of the last major retailers in Australia to embrace e-commerce, Bunnings is about to expand dramatically the number and type of products it sells online by launching an online marketplace as early as next month. The home improvement retailer announced the new offer, which will be called MarketLink, …
Kmart unveils new ‘K Hub’ format in former Target stores
WEBAug 7, 2020 · The conversion of Target stores into Kmarts has begun. Last week, Kmart Australia & New Zealand unveiled a new store format called K Hub on the site of three former Target Country stores in Victoria. The move follows Wesfarmers’ announcement in May that it would turn between 10 and 40 underperforming Target stores into Kmarts.
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Here’s how Best & Less plans to stand out in the crowded discount ...
WEBJul 27, 2021 · Best & Less Group has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange after raising $60 million through an initial public offering at $2.16 per share. The IPO follows a $40 million private equity investment from retail juggernaut Brett Blundy’s BB Retail Capital. The company, which operates 246 bricks-and-mortar stores and a fast-growing online ...
Exclusive: Welcome to Myer’s new Virtual Store
WEBOct 20, 2021 · By Heather McIlvaine October 20, 2021. Myer is launching a new showroom concept that will enable it to display treadmills, stand-up desks, e-scooters and other products from its online marketplace in-store and track how consumers engage with them prior to making a purchase. The concept, called Virtual Store, was developed by digital retail ...
The need for speed: Inside Coles’ online strategy
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · The need for speed: Inside Coles’ online strategy. Coles is investing heavily in improving its online experience. Image: Bigstock. By Ruth Hogan February 23, 2021. While online grocery shopping might still feel like a relatively recent concept to most people, supermarket giant Coles is entering its already into its third decade in the space ...
Up to 100 new stores: Harris Scarfe CEO reveals bold vision
WEBMar 17, 2021 · Located in Rockdale, NSW, the new store is part of a massive physical expansion plan that could see Harris Scarfe open up to 100 new stores in the years ahead. Including the Rockdale location opening this Thursday, the retailer currently has 47 stores. “It all depends on location and availability. We’re not in a hurry to.