BRW wrong about threat from Lew
The latest edition of BRW magazine arrived on my desk last week (I haven’t paid for a subscription in years, so I assume higher circulation helps their advertising revenue). The ‘How the Rich 200...
View ArticleAnother nail in the retail coffin?
Six weeks ago, Spanish retail sensation Zara opened its first Australian store in Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. The concept relies on prime locations, ‘fast fashion’ and reasonable pricing, which means...
View ArticleRelying on the past: Mistakes in business strategy
Today’s post has been written by special guest blogger Wayne Jones of Ganes Capital Management. Wayne was a contributor to Intelligent Investor for many years and remains a good friend today. You can...
View ArticlePottery Barn heads down under
Where else would you want to spend a Sunday morning? $5bn US home and kitchenwear retailer Williams-Sonoma has arrived. Friends’ Rachel would be happy. Last week it opened Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma...
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