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Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

3 August 2018 • By Reuters

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

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Amazon Posts Small Loss in Australia

The US company launched its website on December 5 racking up a modest loss of £5.09 million, after rattling established bricks-and-mortar retailers.

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On Social Media, Health Is the New Handbag

11 June 2018 • By Edwina Ings-Chambers

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On Social Media, Health Is the New Handbag

‘Insta-fit’ digital influencers like Kayla Itsines with their healthy posts on exercise, food and feel-goodness are part of a seismic shift targeting the insides of our bodies.

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Online Shopping Boom Keeps Hopes High for Air Freight Profits

6 June 2018 • By Reuters

6 June 2018 • By Reuters

An explosion of e-commerce demand is boosting profit at some major airlines despite global trade tensions.

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Online Shopping Boom Keeps Hopes High for Air Freight Profits

An explosion of e-commerce demand is boosting profit at some major airlines despite global trade tensions.

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Amazon Cuts Australia From Its US Site to Avoid Sales Import Tax

31 May 2018 • By Reuters

31 May 2018 • By Reuters

The move will drive traffic to Amazon's Australian website, which has drawn criticism for a thin product range and uncompetitive prices.

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Amazon Cuts Australia From Its US Site to Avoid Sales Import Tax

The move will drive traffic to Amazon's Australian website, which has drawn criticism for a thin product range and uncompetitive prices.

Global Currents

Turbulent Times in Australian Retail

26 May 2018 • By Megan Doyle

Global Currents

Turbulent Times in Australian Retail

Heritage retailers and global e-tailers are locked in battle for the Australian consumer, pitting old guard against new guard while fashion brands get caught in the crossfire.

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Can Aesop Keep Its Cool?

11 May 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

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Can Aesop Keep Its Cool?

The Australian beauty label has built a global business turning over $215 million a year by defying industry norms and embracing cool, but rapid growth could dilute its cult status.

Global Currents

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

21 March 2018 • By Megan Doyle

Global Currents

Sustainable Fashion Takes Charge in Australia

Australia's fashion industry is turning to sustainability to reshape its perception on the global stage.

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Amazon Launches 'Fulfillment by Amazon' for Merchants in Australia

26 February 2018 • By Reuters

26 February 2018 • By Reuters

The move underscores how the company aims to speed up delivery for shoppers and make its services more compelling.

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Amazon Launches 'Fulfillment by Amazon' for Merchants in Australia

The move underscores how the company aims to speed up delivery for shoppers and make its services more compelling.

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What Amazon's Arrival Means for Australia

8 December 2017 • By Megan Doyle

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What Amazon's Arrival Means for Australia

Amazon Australia’s launch was a long time coming, but local players are divided on what this spells for the country's retail sector.

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Amazon Seeks to Conquer New Continent With Push Into Australia

4 December 2017 • By Bloomberg

4 December 2017 • By Bloomberg

Australia presents a new challenge for Amazon as a sparsely populated, but large, continent that already has a few local web retailers up and running.

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Amazon Seeks to Conquer New Continent With Push Into Australia

Australia presents a new challenge for Amazon as a sparsely populated, but large, continent that already has a few local web retailers up and running.