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Retail sector pessimistic about key Christmas period

09 October 2017

SAMANTHA WOODHILL The Australian October 3, 2017 The retail sector’s expectations leading up to the crucial Christmas period have plummeted…

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Robots are replacing fast food workers at new Shake Shack

09 October 2017

Natalie O’Neill October 2, 2017 New York Times Robots will replace humans and cash won’t be accepted at a soon-to-open…

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E-cigarettes, vaping could lengthen smokers’ lives: Study

09 October 2017

Laura Kelly October 3, 2017 The Washington Times Smokers switching to e-cigarettes from traditional cigarettes could lead to five million…

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What Richmond and the Storm can teach business

09 October 2017

Tony Featherstone October 4 2017 The Age The Richmond Football Club and Melbourne Storm are more than grand final winners…

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ACCC delays final ruling on BP, Woolworths deal

09 October 2017

www.theaustralian.com The consumer watchdog has delayed its final decision on BP’s proposed $1.8 billion acquisition of Woolworths’ 527 retail service…

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Foodland tops the big five supermarkets

09 October 2017

www.insideretail.com Independent supermarket chain Foodland has scored a 94.4 per cent customer satisfaction rating to make it the top performer…

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FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MILLENNIAL WORKERS

09 October 2017

Chelsea Regan 10/04/2017 CSNews NATIONAL REPORT — Much is being said about millennials — from the businesses they have helped…

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Spending plunge may dent economic growth

09 October 2017

DREW CRATCHLEY October 5, 2017 Australian Associated Press The sharpest fall in retail spending in more than four years has…

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Gold and gem dealer Alex Mendieta's champagne-drenched lifestyle goes flat

09 October 2017

Cameron Houston, Chris Vedelago October 6 2017 The Age Colombian-born Alejandro “Alex” Mendieta has carved out an enviable lifestyle in…

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Editorial: Watchdog describes Brisbane’s fuel cycle as baffling

09 October 2017

The Editor October 9, 2017 The Courier-Mail AUSTRALIAN Competition and Consumer Commission chief Rod Sims has one word for Brisbane’s…

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Starbucks bucks trend, closes online store

09 October 2017

Global coffee giant Starbucks has closed its online store in the US, bucking the broader trend in retail to invest…

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Brisbane drivers paying more for petrol

09 October 2017

Australian Associated Press October 9, 2017 Brisbane drivers are paying $50 million more a year for petrol than motorists in…

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