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Starbucks Down Under Runs Out Of Beans

In the battle between Starbucks and the humble cappuccino, it looks like the cappuccino has won with the expected closure of all its 85 stores nationwide at the close of...

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Retailers Good Guys…But “Online Cheaper”

Schrewd consumers try it on with retailers: heading in-store for advice but buy online.

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Australia Post Jump To E-Shoppers Beat

OZ Post has shed its cobwebs and come into the 21st century, revamping its parcels service to make way for the e-shopper.

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Telstra Takes On EBay

Telstra subsidiary Sensis has launched a new Australian online auction site aimed squarely at eBay, amid the furore over eBay Australia's controversial new insistence that most future payments can be...

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Harvey Norman Director Sells Down Shares

John Slack Smith a senior director of Harvey Norman has sold down 40,000 shares in the mass retailer netting over $119,000.

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EXCLUSIVE:Former Best Buy Company Makes Offer For Dick Smith Tipped To Be Accepted

The Five Star Chinese retail chain that was 75% owned by giant US consumer electronics retailer Best Buy, has put in a none binding bid to buy Australian retailer Dick...

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Myer Admits To Past Online ‘Errors’

Traditional big retailers will have to overcome their inability to get to grips with the Internet to better compete and help them grow to be a top-10 shopping site within...

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Big W Sale On The Cards As Investors Look At Rebranding + New Categories

A leading fund manager has said that Woolworths should ditch its struggling Masters and Big W brands, the recommendation comes as at least two funds approach Woolworth's management about the...

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E-Retailing Conference Returns To Sydney

Following last year's Online Retailer Expo and Conference, it was officially announced that the event will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre over four days, from 6-9...

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Consumers Give New Microsoft Store A Miss But They Are Flocking To Apple

Ten days ago it was a massive rent a crowd that was flocking into the new Microsoft store in Sydney, lured by free goodies and concert tickets.

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