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The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge

Inside Retail

Discount variety retailer The Reject Shop plans to open more stores this year to support sales growth and increase profitability. The Reject Shop posted record sales of $852.7 The post The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. million last year, up 4.1

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Coffee Treat unveils franchise model, plans regional growth

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The Victorian hole-in-the-wall coffee shop Coffee Treat has launched into franchising, with plans to extend into country towns. An experienced multi-site hospitality operator and business owner, Hayward launches the Coffee Treat franchise with plans to develop a regional Victorian footprint, and then expand interstate.

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How Amazon plans to disrupt the grocery sector by merging choice and convenience

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However, at last week’s Delivering the Future event in Nashville, Tennessee, the retail giant announced major plans to combine choice and convenience for its customers. In the average month, you might shop at a half dozen different places for groceries and everyday essentials, like personal and household goods,” shared Hoggett.

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Residential development forecasts take the risk out of store location planning

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Traditionally, major retailers worldwide have had to rely on local government data and interpreting planning policies to determine where to land bank for future developments and where to consider rebuilding, upgrading or expanding existing stores. Their insights help communities and decision-makers plan for the future.

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PM reveals plans to ban ‘tricky tactics’. Online stores, gyms are top targets

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The post PM reveals plans to ban ‘tricky tactics’. Limited consumer support: Businesses that make it hard for customers to resolve product or service issues. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones echoed the government’s commitment to stronger consumer protections.

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Aldi confirms it has abandoned plans to launch online shopping

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Supermarket chain Aldi has dropped its plan to expand into online shopping believing it might affect its ability to continue providing low-cost products for customers. In addition, offering online shopping would also create more complexity given Aldi is still building warehouses and an automated distribution centre, Lack stated.

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Frasers plans $50 million shopping centre in Mambourin, west Melbourne

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Mambourin Marketplace, which will be anchored by a major supermarket operator, will feature 7200sqm of retail space, including a planned medical area, pharmacy, and up to 25 specialised retailers including fresh food grocers, cafes, and restaurants.

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