Order code: 170809Nretailsales – Word count: 255 – Publish date: 18 August 2009

Headline:

Retail sales drop in June

Abstract:

Following very strong retail sales performance in April and May 2009, there has been a softening in the June 2009 data, according to the National Retail Association. However despite the decline, all retail categories have experienced significant increases in sales compared with June 2008.

Keywords:

Retail, business

Category:

Retail

Headline:

FoodWorks to acquire Coles stores

Abstract:

Independent supermarket chain FoodWorks has announced its intention to purchase 45 Coles stores, including eight adjoining liquor outlets, subject to approval by FoodWorks shareholders and the ACCC.

Keywords:

Acquisition, retail

Category:

Retail

Order code: 080609Nwoolworthsmacro – Word count: 400 – Publish date: 9 June 2009

Headline:

Woolworths to acquire Macro stores

Abstract:

Woolworths Limited has announced it has reached agreement to acquire eight store leases and an organic private label brand from independent organic retailer Macro Wholefoods.

Keywords:

Retail, organic

Category:

Retail