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Store wars

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Retailers are facing competition from the Internet, where shoppers can order exotic items or their groceries without leaving home. Internet shopping is expected to change the retail industry by removing the need to rent a space and spend money on electricity. Manufacturers predict only brand leaders and the most inexpensive products will survive.

Author: Light, Deborah
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Economic aspects

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Today the world, tomorrow, Australia

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Merrill Lynch Australia is trying to become Australia's largest financial management firm. It is considering buying BT Australia, which manages over $40 bil of funds. Merrills first entered the Australian funds management market in 1998 when it purchased Mercury Asset Management for $3.6 bil. The asking price for BT is $2 bil.

Author: Light, Deborah
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, MER, Financial management, Merrill Lynch & Company Inc.

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Shopping dotcomplex

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This article discusses the Australian retail industry's offering of online shopping. Topics include the benefits and drawbacks of online retailing and issues facing Australian businesses specifically, such as small market size.

Author: Light, Deborah
Publisher: A C P Computer Publications
Publication Name: The Bulletin with Newsweek
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1440-7485
Year: 1999
United States, Analysis, Usage, Evaluation, Internet, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Subjects list: Australia, Retail industry, Retail trade, Online shopping
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