Rare book store forced to dump $10,000 worth of stock

A rare book store in the Brisbane CBD is being forced to throw out thousands of books damaged by water in Thursday's storm.

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Land clearing to begin on site of proposed Parkhurst Town Centre

The developer of a new shopping centre on Rockhampton's northside says its will start clearing the site next week.

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A Retailers' Wish List for Gaining Omnichannel Customer Profitability

With the right technology and strategies in place, retailers can receive gifts of their own this season, including greater customer insights, increased customer loyalty and profitability. Discover the three key considerations to win loyal customers this holiday.



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Sales growth and rise of Aldi has Woolworths bosses under pressure

Slowing sales growth and the rise of competitor Aldi will have shareholders posing tough questions at Woolworths' annual general meeting in Brisbane on Thursday.

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WA's first 24-hour department store opens

WA's first 24-hour department store, a Kmart, opens on the outskirts of Bunbury as restrictive trading hours prevent similar stores opening in Perth.

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Zappos Opens Its First Physical Location

For the next month holiday shoppers in Las Vegas can enjoy 24/7 in-store shopping as the pure-play retailer dips its toes into brick-and-mortar retailing.



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Top Holiday Shopping Do's and Don'ts for 2014

The holiday season is officially upon us and while shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice, so are we. Here are the top Holiday Shopping Do's and Don'ts to keep in mind this holiday season.



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Record Breaking Holiday Predictions

There is never any shortage of holiday shopping forecasts, both good and bad, and this year is no exception. IBM predicts a huge year for both online and mobile sales.



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Zappos Opens it First Physical Location

For the next month holiday shoppers in Las Vegas can enjoy 24/7 in-store shopping as the pure-play retailer dips its toes into brick-and-mortar retailing.



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6 Ways to Win the Shipping Wars This Holiday Season

How retailers can make sure customer expectations are not only met, but exceeded and holiday shipping goes off without a hitch.



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Retailers predict $43 billion to be spent before Christmas

A shopping frenzy is predicted in the pre-Christmas trading period, with Australians expected to part with more money than last year - a whopping $43 billion.

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Black Friday: Is It Really a Deal?

In the excitement of Black Friday sales, retailers are competing to offer the best price. Uncover which stores actually have significant Black Friday sales and which ones are just hype.



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Changing Holiday Shopping Habits: How Retailers Serve Customers

The holidays are a time for traditions, but with new shopper segments and unique ways to engage them, retailers must select the right strategies to survive and thrive this holiday and into the future.



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Myer CEO commits to profit rise this year

Flat sales and falling profits are haunting the bosses at department store Myer as they faced investors at the annual general meeting in Melbourne.

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Doors open on new Papunya supermarket

A multi-million dollar supermarket is about to open in a remote central Australian Aboriginal community.

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Far north Queensland bananas on sale at a Melbourne fruit shop

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ACCC clears Wesfarmers takeover of Pacific Brands workwear

The competition regulator has allowed Wesfarmers' takeover of Pacific Brands workwear division, which includes Hard Yakka, King Gee and Stubbies.

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La Perla Uncovers Mobile Analytics Capabilities

Women's apparel retailer, La Perla has deployed MicroStrategy Mobile to build an app that allows executives to analyze data and sales performance through KPIs.



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Office Depot's 4 Key Merger Milestones

The one year anniversary of the Office Depot/OfficeMax merger just passed. The organization is one-third of its way through the three-year integration process as it makes significant headway on key milestones.



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Top 10 U.S. Retail Markets

Despite the rising importance of digital shopping brick-and-mortar is still king, and as retailers expand the store remains a huge focal point. Successful retail sites need more than just quality merchandise and knowledgeable associates, they require an A-plus location. See which U.S cities have the most sought after retail real estate in the country.



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Chemist Warehouse accused of misleading discount advertising

Two major pharmacy bodies say Chemist Warehouse is misleading consumers in the way it advertises its discounts on some of its products in store, as well as on dockets given to customers.

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Data Sharing: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Sharing demand and inventory data between retailers and suppliers is vital to retailer-vendor collaboration, leading to increased sales as well as marketing and inventory optimization. Uncover the three keys for generating business value.



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Stage Stores Grows Margins with Accurate View of Shopper Behavior

Thanks to a holistic view of sales and inventory data the department store chain has optimized its merchandising efforts.



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How Big Data Benefits Both the Individual and the Collective

In an increasingly global and digital economy, businesses have come to use big data to inform day to day business decisions. Discover how personalized data can impact informed business decisions.



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Ugg Debuts First High-Tech Store in DC

Ugg Australia announced the grand opening of its first technology-driven concept store in Washington, D.C. The new store serves as an Innovation Lab centered around the consumer, leveraging the use of iPads, RFID, touchscreens and more.



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Costco says there is potential for sales of Australian produce in international stores.

Patrick Noone, Costco's Australian country manager, sees potential for Australian produce to be stocked in overseas Costco outlets. Read more.



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Costco increasing sales of Australian fresh produce in Asia, USA stores

Their shops are called warehouses and products are sold in bulk, while customers are known as 'members' and actually pay a fee to shop there.

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Work starts at new Adelaide retail centre

A $150 million project to build a new shopping complex at Munno Para in northern Adelaide gets underway later.

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Top 10 Workforce Trends for 2015

As the workforce gets younger and the need for tech-savvy employees continues to rise retailers need to adjust their recruitment and retention strategies to compete for top-level talent.



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Reserve Bank's Kent warns of slowing economy next year

The Reserve Bank says economic growth may get worse before it improves, but low rates are helping and look like they are here to stay for some time.

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Kohl's Overhauls Merchandising, Inventory and Pricing Systems

The department store has upgraded many of its core retail operations to help provide a seamless experience regardless of where customers choose to shop.



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Modest consumer confidence rise disappoints

A widely-watched index of consumer sentiment has disappointed, stuck in negative territory for nine straight months.

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Myer sales hold ground, retailer says well positioned for Christmas

Department store Myer has reported the smallest possible lift in sales during its first quarter.

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Alibaba sells $9 billion of goods in one day

E-commerce giant Alibaba reports sales of more than $9 billion in one day as part of major turnover during China's anti-Valentines Singles' Day.

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Top 25 Best Retail Brands of 2014

From mobile shopping to virtual fitting rooms, retailers are evolving the customer journey through a digital lens. Brands today are extending offerings to show they understand the complex relationship between retail and the shopper. Find out where Walmart, Victoria's Secret, Kohl's and more ranked.



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Talbots Improved View of Customer Preferences and Spending Habits

Through the use of tailored tests across promotions, merchandising, marketing and store operations the women's apparel retailer has uncovered a more concise view of its customers.



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Enough Is Enough: USPS Announces Data Breach

The United States Postal Service revealed that it was the victim of a cyber attack that compromised the information of more than 800,000 employees. To date, more than 500 million financial records have been stolen by hackers over the past 12 months.



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Data Breaches Have Not Changed the Behavior of Many Shoppers

Despite the fact that nearly half of all shoppers have had their personal financial information compromised many have refused to alter their behavior.



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Georges on Collins department store remembered for elegance

Nearly 20 years after closing its doors, department store Georges on Collins is being remembered in a new book for its elegance rather than its arrogance.

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Creating Conversations in the Smartphone Era

What the evolution of mobile messaging means for retailers and their customers – and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage.



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Macy's Launches Google Product Search

Macy's shoppers can Google search for an item via smartphone and see what's in-stock at the closest store location. The search provides product image and details such as color, size, price, and directions to the store as well as a link to the item.



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Bunbury traders reject idea to partially close Victoria Street during summer

The Mayor of Bunbury says he is surprised a proposal to partially close the city's main street during summer was not supported.

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Kohl's Overhauls it Merchandising, Inventory and Pricing Systems

The department store has upgraded many of its core retail operations to help provide a seamless experience regardless of where customers choose to shop.



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Horsham council considers bottlo bid

The Horsham council is considering an application for another bottle shop in the city.

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Blind woman launches court action against Coles over its website

A blind Sydney woman launches a claim of unlawful discrimination against Coles over its website, and her lawyer says if she succeeds it could have implications for other websites.

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Anzac centenary commemorations fail to deliver expected business boost

Albany's peak business lobby says a lower than expected turnout to the city's Anzac centenary commemorations has caused financial headaches for many local businesses.

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Service sector slowdown bodes ill for key Christmas period

Activity in Australia's services sector shrank to a 15-month low in October.

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22 Retailers That Aren't Opening Doors on Thanksgiving Day

There was a time that Thanksgiving was about spending time with family, being thankful and eating a belly-busting meal - today, Thanksgiving is all about getting ready for Black Friday doorbuster deals. Find out which 22 retailers are putting the family back in Thanksgiving and refusing to open their doors.



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The Path to Loyalty Is Through A Shopper's Heart

Loyal customers are the most coveted assets of any marketer. But what exactly is a loyal customer? How can e-commerce retailers focus on customers' hands, heads and hearts to make them think differently and put them on the path to loyalty?



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Retail sales surge on iPhone 6 release

The ABS says the iPhone 6 release was the main reason why retail sales growth was three times bigger than economists expected.

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Bloomingdale's Fully-Mobile Next-Gen Store

Every associate in the Palo Alto, CA location are equipped with a mobile device for product information, clienteling, and check out. In addition, the tech-filled store features smart fitting rooms, digital wallet acceptance, and advanced fulfillment options.



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Lowe's to Replace Associates with Robots?

The home improvement retailer to introduce robots that can help shoppers navigate stores, dispense product information, check inventory, and provide other customer service duties.



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Miners, economic data drag down local market

The Australian share market finished the day lower, dragged down by mining companies and a raft of soft economic data.

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Blue Mountains cafe owner says tourists are safe

Blue Mountains business owners and leaders say the area is still open for business despite a contained bushfire that gutted one Katoomba home and damaged another.

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Woolworths sales growth held back by petrol slide

A fall in fuel sales has held back Woolworths' overall first quarter retail turnover.

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Extended Christmas trading hours for Perth

Perth retailers are given permission to open from 7:00am during extended Christmas shopping hours for the first time.

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