JB Hi-Fi chief Terry Smart tips strong Christmas sales but says discounting still aggressive
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Major retailers are still expecting solid Christmas turnover despite continuing to discount their products, with David Jones and Myer both confirming profit expectations for the current financial year.  ...

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Consumer sentiment up 3.3% in September: Economy Roundup
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment increased by 3.3% during October, due in part to the Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates on hold for another month.  ...

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Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi worry as high dollar deflates prices
Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi have complained the high value of the Australian dollar is exacerbating price deflation on gadgets such as LCD televisions, but other retailers say entrepreneurs have no choice but to adapt to falling prices.  ...

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Retailers to the ready for Christmas
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
There are less than 90 days until Christmas, and for most business owners the clock is ticking. With up to one-third of all retail trade occurring in the holiday period, it is essential that businesses start working early to primp their stores, stock up on ...

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JB Hi-Fi sales fall in July, despite record full year profit
Monday, 09 August 2010
Electronics retail giant JB Hi-Fi recorded a 26% increase in net profit to $118.7 million for the year ending June 30, but the market leader is wary about the next six months as it prepares to battle a subdued retail environment in the lead-up to Christmas. ...

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iPad sells two million units, but here come the competitors
Tuesday, 01 June 2010
The Apple iPad has sold over two million units in just two months, according to sales figures released by the company, netting the tech giant at least $US1.2 billion in revenue with demand still running high.  ...

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Arrow Energy gets $3 billion takeover offer from Shell, Shares up: Economy Roundup
Monday, 08 March 2010
Energy group Arrow Energy has received a takeover offer of about $3.3 billion from the Anglo-Dutch oil group Royal Dutch Shell.  ...

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The legacy of leadership
Monday, 15 February 2010
In Australia we have a few great companies that have been successful over several recessionary periods - say 30 years - due to the leadership teams creating and then maintaining a strong culture of success.  ...

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The 10 strategy secrets of JB Hi-Fi chief Richard Uechtritz – here’s what you can learn
Tuesday, 09 February 2010
Outgoing JB Hi-Fi chief executive Richard Uechtritz has rightly won plaudits as one of Australia's great retailers, after steering his company through a management buyout and a float to become one of the best-performed retail stocks on the sharemarket.  ...

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Out on top
Monday, 08 February 2010
JB Hi-Fi shares are down about 5.3% this morning despite the fact that the company just announced a 29% increase in net profit to $76 million for the six months to December 31.  ...

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JB Hi-Fi posts record results, Uechtritz to step down: Economy Roundup
Monday, 08 February 2010
Electronics and entertainment retailer JB Hi-Fi has posted record results for the first half of the 2010 financial year, with net profit up 29% to $76 million.  ...

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