D-store's head start finishes with a pratfall
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Issues are presented concerning the trading failure and disposal of the online retailer dstore. About 24.5-million Australian dollars were spent over a 1-year period in an attempt to win market share from traditional retailers.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
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From the benches to the boardroom
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The appeal of former politicians for technology companies seeking board members is discussed. Political skills can be very valuable in business, it is suggested.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
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Europe's giants size up ways to a wider world: the sale of the U.S. company Wang to a Dutch organisation focuses attention on Europe's enthusiasm for globalisation
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Issues raised by the purchase of Wang Global by Dutch IT services firm Getronics are discussed. It is clear that Europe is capable of producing global IT firms.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
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