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Wesfarmers plans to ‘renew’ its portfolio after profit slips

Inside Retail

During the year, the business also expanded its range, store network and fulfilment capabilities to enhance customers’ shopping experience. per cent to $418 million largely due to Covid-related store closures in the first half, coupled with stock congestion at domestic ports and distribution centres. per cent to $17.7

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Wesfarmers results jump as Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks boom

Inside Retail

“Kmart and Target earnings growth [of 69 per cent to $693 million] was driven by higher sales, lower clearance costs and an improvement in the cost of doing business as a result of planned network changes,” Scott said. Likewise, Officeworks’ revenue jumped 8.7

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McMillon says, ‘We can do more’

Mass Relators

At the same time, the company is re-emphasizing the importance of its retail roots with plans to resume opening stores in the United States. At a number of recent industry forums, executives have described current activities and future plans and the vision that inspires them. store managers. According to Walmart U.S.

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Meet the new online outlet mall targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers

Inside Retail

TheDOM.com (DOM stands for Digital Off-Price Mall) will offer discounted designer fashion, streetwear and activewear from more than 90 leading Australian and international brands when it goes live in the second half of June, and there are plans to expand into additional categories, such as homewares, electronics and travel, in the future. “We

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2020 VALENTINE ECONOMICS AND GROWTH PERSPECTIVE FOR JEWELERS LOOK LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7

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2020 VALENTINE ECONOMICS AND GROWTH PERSPECTIVE FOR JEWELERS LOOK LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7

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2020 VALENTINE ECONOMICS AND GROWTH PERSPECTIVE FOR JEWELERS LOOK LIKE A DIAMOND IN THE SKY

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7

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