Patient Aldi is buying carefully

Article Abstract:

The expansion of the German grocery chain Aldi into the Australian retailing market is discussed. Aldi's position and power, with 4800 shops in 11 countries, and its likely impact on low-cost rivals in Australia, are assessed.

Finance, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Supermarkets, Market share, ALDI Inc.

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Off target: the former Coles Myer darling is losing money and its brand management is in a mess

Article Abstract:

Australian discount store chain Target, owned by Coles Myer, has been losing customers, and is now set to lose money for the year to July 31, 2001. It has been badly managed and has become a burden to Coles Myer.

Target Stores Inc., Discount stores

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Sitting comfortably in the cheap seats

Article Abstract:

Fantastic Furniture's policy of offering a limited range of products at an attractive price has proved very successful. It has no plans to go upmarket.

Furniture stores, Company Profile, Fantastic Furniture

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