The spending spree at David Jones

Article Abstract:

Australian retailer David Jones has expanded into both food sales and online services in a bid to halt falling sales at its core 31 stores throughout the region.

Australia, David Jones Ltd.

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The plan to fix Coles Myer

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Restructuring at Australian retailer Coles Myer has begun with Operation Right Now, a cost-cutting scheme which has involved making 1,000 middle managers and clerical staff redundant. There are signs of recovery, with sales rising by 6.2% in the first nine weeks of 2001 to 2002, but the general merchandise and clothing division remains weak.

Coles Myer Ltd.

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A rebel reformed: Gerry Harvey has big plans to turn around his new acquisition, Rebel Sport, but he is not saying much yet

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Harvey Norman is likely to open up to 35 Rebel Sports outlets in metropolitan and regional parts of Australia following its purchase of a 55.3% stake in the sporting goods retail business in Jul 2001. It will consider purchases, possibly to boost Rebel Sports' presence in South Australia, Queensland and Western Australia.

Planning, Sporting goods industry, Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd., Rebel Sports

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