The world’s ninth largest retailer has today opened its long-awaited first store in Australia within the Docklands precinct of Melbourne. The warehouse retailer, which sells everything from branded...

The competition watchdog has today refuted claims that Coles and Woolworths exert too much dominance in Australia’s grocery sector. Graeme Samuel, Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer...

Wesfarmers boss Richard Goyder, who yesterday reported his company was “bulletproof at the moment”, is not fearful of the imminent launch of Costco in Australia, instead looking toward the...

Costco, the world’s ninth largest retailer, will open their first Australian store on August 17. The launch of their first warehouse club in the Docklands precinct – on the fringe of Melbourne’s...

International retail giants Aldi and Costco have Adelaide in their expansion plans, but are yet to be drawn on a likely entry date. German-based discount grocer Aldi has grown rapidly along the east coast...

A new survey has indicated growing skepticism of the major grocery chains, with Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Emerson today indicating he was hopeful the proliferation of Aldi stores and the introduction...

Costco’s arrival on the Australian retail arena is edging ever closer and their Australian boss remains steadfast in the belief that their offering will appeal to Australian consumers. Making their...

Costco Wholesale Managing Director Patrick Noone has reported that the retailer remains unperturbed by the economic conditions as results from their early membership drive surpass expectations. “I...

Costco Australia has reportedly delayed the launch date of their first Australian store, just two months after announcing the store would open five months ahead of schedule. Originally slated to open towards...

Patrick Noone, the Managing Director of Costco’s Australian operations, has reported his American-based firm is struggling to find suitable places for new properties in Australia – where the...