Patrick Noone

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News and interviews on Patrick Noone including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Thursday, 28 October 2010

Costco in talks with Brisbane Airport Corporation over possible land sale

Wholesale superstore looking for sites to expand beyond Melbourne

Thursday, 19 August 2010

Westfield teams up with Costco in US, hints at Australian expansion

Westfield and Costco team up in the US, with both companies agreeing to a multiple-site arrangement that will see Costco outlets built alongside shopping centres.

Friday, 16 April 2010

Costco Sydney site approved, and local retailers must adapt

Expert warns retailers surrounding the future Costco site in Sydney’s western suburbs must adapt to the new competition or face being made redundant.

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Costco names Australia as growth target but securing sites and planning approvals could slow growth

Costco chief financial officer says he hopes the retail giant can open “five or six” stores over the next three years in Australia.

Tuesday, 18 August 2009

Thousands flock to Costco’s new Melbourne store – next stop, Sydney

Handbags, tyres and plasma TVs flew out the door at the opening of Costo's Melbourne store, but the company is already planning its Sydney assault.

Monday, 17 August 2009

Costco opens first Australian store – and SMEs could be the big winners

US grocery wholesaler Costco opens its doors this morning in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct, with managing director Patrick Noone bracing for a big day.

Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Costco Australia reveals opening date of Melbourne store, identifies site for Sydney store

Warehouse retailing chain Costco Australia announces Melbourne store opening date and reveals further plans to expand into Sydney.