Sunday 23 December 2012

Latest Retail News – 22/12/2012

Latest Retail News – 22/12/2012

1.      Boost Juice partners with coffee chain Cibo Expresso.
2.      ACCC likely to approve new casual licensing code for shopping centres.
3.      Myer launches new loyalty app and digital gift cards.
4.      Ibisworld predicts clothing will contract by 2.3% per year over 5 years.
5.      Leading international fashion label, Ted Baker, will open its fourth Australian store in Adelaide next year.
6.      Boost Juice is to try entering the Chinese market again after terminating an unsuccessful franchise arrangement in May this year.
7.      McDonalds warned over spam email activity.
8.      Cotton On fined $1m for selling unsafe children's nightdresses and pyjamas.
9.      Billabong shares dive following renewed takeover activity.
10.  Stationer, WHSmith, has opened its first dedicated children’s store at Melbourne Airport  under new brand, Zoodle by WHSmith.
11.  EFTPOS to offer special rewards to encourage card use in restaurants.
12.  ARA and Roy Morgan Research predict 1% rise in post Boxing Day sales over last year.
13.  ACCC blocks Carsales.com takeover of Trading Post business.
14.  Gen Y (18-24 year olds) dominate online purchasing in Australia.