Patient Aldi is buying carefully
Article Abstract:
The expansion of the German grocery chain Aldi into the Australian retailing market is discussed. Aldi's position and power, with 4800 shops in 11 countries, and its likely impact on low-cost rivals in Australia, are assessed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Off target: the former Coles Myer darling is losing money and its brand management is in a mess
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Australian discount store chain Target, owned by Coles Myer, has been losing customers, and is now set to lose money for the year to July 31, 2001. It has been badly managed and has become a burden to Coles Myer.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Sitting comfortably in the cheap seats
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Fantastic Furniture's policy of offering a limited range of products at an attractive price has proved very successful. It has no plans to go upmarket.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2000
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