After a slow start, Kinko's is set to duplicate

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Photocopying retailer Kinko's experienced a slow start with its first shop in Sydney, but business was up after eight months, and new stores are planned. The store used a low-key, low-budget advertising campaign to get better known. Three new outlets are planned in or near Sydney, and none of the stores will be franchised. About 48% of Kinko's sales comes from photocopying.

Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops), Consumer Photocopying Services, Photocopying & duplicating services, Copying services, FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services

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Metro buys a warehouse of trouble

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Davids has lost $230 million (Australian) in value since it was purchased five months ago in May 1998 by Metro Cash and Carry, a South African wholesaler of groceries. Davids, a wholesaler in Australia, has suffered a two-month strike, fierce competition, and severe disorganization. Metro plans to restructure the company and to improve its relations with retailers.

Groceries, general line, Groceries Wholesale, General Line Grocery Wholesalers, Grocery industry, Grocery stores, Food distributors, Metro-Cash and Carry, Davids Holdings Proprietary Ltd.

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Super group sets itself a choice job

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Plum Financial Services, a joint venture between MLC and Vanguard Group, sells superannuation products, services and advice to employees and employers. The company earns fees through the sales of investment products, superannuation plan management services and educational programs. MLC and Vanguard Group have worked together since 1989.

Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, Financial services industry, Marketing, Plum Financial Services

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