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Costco gets tick of approval from QLD govt
Costco has been given the green light by the Queensland government to go ahead with its multi-million dollar plan to develop a store at North Lakes.
Costco's success continues to rise
Big box retailer Costco has posted positive annual profits for Australia.
Value Depot launches, challenging Costco
Costco has new competition in town with Metcash launching its bulk purchase wholesale warehouse called Value Depot.
Costco awaits petrol approval
Big box retailer Costco is looking to go against Woolworths and Coles in the discount petrol market.
Major grocery retailers sign up to recall system
Australia’s major food and grocery retailers have united in a call for suppliers to use the recall notification system GS1 Recallnet to better protect consumers.
Costco on the hunt for new sites
Costco managing director in Australia Patrick Noone said the company is currently looking at sites in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.
Costco gears up for store openings
Since opening its first Australian store in Melbourne almost two years ago, US big box retailer Costco is getting ready to open its Auburn and Canberra store this week.
Dick Smith and Big W set to open next to Canberra Costco
Retail giant Woolworths announced on Monday that it plans to open a new Dick Smith retail shopfront in the Majura Park precinct near Canberra Airport.
The new Goliath - why there is room for Costco
In a market ruled by supermarket giants like Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, the arrival of a new mega-retailer is not exactly a David and Goliath story. It’s more of an epic battle of the Titans.
Private labels vs. brands
Research f the Asia-Pacific region by Datamonitor has revealed that almost half of consumers are choosing to shop based on where they can buy private labels.
Costco comes to Canberra
Costco has announced it will open a third store in the country's capital, Canberra, which is expected to bring greater supermarket competition to the ACT.
Aus brands make world retail list
Woolworths and Wesfarmers are the only locals that made it to Deloitte's Global Powers of Retail 2011 list of 250 largest retailers, which was based on their sales performance for the fiscal year 2010.
A battle of the big box retailers
IbisWorld predicts that there’ll be more than 300 retail superstores in Australia by 2015, generating $24 billion a year.
More Costco stores to come
Following "a very successful Christmas season so far" Costco is on the hunt for a third location on the east coast.
Costco remains respectful to local rivals
Retailbiz speaks to Costco’s Australian managing director Patrick Noone about the latest remarks the company has made about local competitors, Woolworths and Coles.
Costco to drive bulk buying
According to Verdict Research, the emergence of Costco within the Australian grocery market, coupled with consumers' willingness to buy larger packs, may result in Coles and Woolworths stepping up their larger pack offerings
Costco begins construction
Since opening its first store in Australia in July 2009 at Melbourne Docklands, Costco is now a month into construction for its first Sydney store.
Costco denies location troubles, plenty of options available
Costco has announced it has more than a few prospects for development, amid claims that finding appropriate land space has proved to be a formidable challenge for the giant discount chain.
Costco gets approval for Sydney store
Discount retail giant Costco has been given the green light for its second Australian location, with the NSW government today approving plans for its proposed Sydney store.
Costco Australia to open six new stores
Costco Australia is set to open up to six new stores in the next three years, if directions from the company's head office are acted on.
Costco take on local supermarkets
US-based retailer Costco has poured another A$25m (US$23.1m) into their Australian operations
Costco Melbourne opens, Sydney is next
It has been a busy week but a relief for Patrick Noone. As managing director of Costco Wholesale Australia, his Docklands store opening this week felt like the rains after a drought.
Competition keeps big supermarkets in check, says ACCC
Graeme Samuel, chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that some people need a reality check when it comes to the activities of major supermarkets.
