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Just asks Premier to reveal plans
JUST GROUP yesterday fired the latest salvo in its battle to defend the clothes retailer from takeover by Solomon Lew's Premier Investments, arguing that Premier should detail its plans for the company.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - Published 2 days, 6 hours ago
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More wool mill sackings
The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union is seeking an urgent meeting with the Federal Industry Minister, Kim Carr, over the latest retrenchments at the Waverley Woollen Mills in Launceston.
Yahoo!7 Finance News - Published 2 days, 20 hours ago
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Sweatshirt helps nail Citibank card scammer
A bank-card scammer using stolen Citibank account numbers and PINs netted hundreds of thousands of dollars, but was caught because he didn't spend enough on clothes, according to court documents.
CIO Executive Computerworld Briefing - Published 2 days, 22 hours ago
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Just Group bid
Solomon Lew is considering his options for the Just Group after the clothing retailer slashed its profit forecast by 10 per cent, following sluggish sales last month.
Sky News Business - Published 3 days, 12 hours ago
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CONCERN FOR MINISTER STURGES’ SAFETY
The Tasmanian Greens today revealed that Infrastructure Minister Graeme Sturges has been photographed posing in front of heavy machinery on a Maydena worksite without wearing any safety equipment or high-visibility clothing, exposing the Minister just days after he criticised Greens MP Tim Morris for daring to venture onto a vacant railway track in broad daylight without a high-visibility vest. Greens Shadow Infrastructure spokesperson Tim Morris MP said that he raised an issue regarding the delayed reconstruction of the Jordan River Rail Bridge during Estimates — in an attempt to highlight the lack of maintenance occurring on Tasmania’s railway tracks — only to be criticised by Minister Sturges for walking on vacant railway tracks without an orange safety vest. “Two weeks before I raised my concerns in Estimates regarding the Jordan River Rail Bridge and was criticised for failing to wear safety equipment on a vacant railway track, Minister Sturges visited Maydena to inspect the State-funded Mainstreet Makeover and posed for a photo on an active worksite without wearing work boots, a hard-hat or hi-visibility vest,” said Mr Morris. Mr Morris also took the opportunity during the Parliamentary adjournment debate to offer, as a gesture of goodwill and good humour, Mr ...
Tasmanian Greens - Published 3 days, 20 hours ago
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Just Group Forecasts Bearish Profit Margins
Australia's largest speciality clothing retailer announced a slash in its expected profit margins for the next year. Just Group Ltd. ( JST ) projected earnings per share to fall between 29.2 cents and 30.6 cents in the financial year ending July 31. This was a 12 percent cut in its 2008 forecast when it had projected bullish earnings last month itself. Advertisement: read more
My Share Trading - Australian Share Trading Blog & News - Published 3 days, 22 hours ago
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Premier Investments May Drop Bid for Just Group, Review Says
Premier Investments Ltd. may withdraw its A $800 million ( $769 million ) bid for Just Group Ltd. after Australia's largest specialty clothing retailer cut its earnings ...
Bloomberg - Published 3 days, 22 hours ago
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AUSTRALIA: Premier "considering position" in Just bid
Premier Investments Limited is mulling over its proposed AUD814m ( US $777 m ) takeover bid for Australian clothing retailer Just_Group following a profit downgrade and renewed bid rejection ...
Just-style - Published 4 days, 4 hours ago
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Premier may pull $800m Just bid
SOLOMON LEW is considering taking his $800 million-plus bid for Just Group off the table after the clothing retailer slashed its profit forecast by 10 per cent following sluggish June sales.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - Published 4 days, 6 hours ago
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Inflation fears stoked by rise in consumer spending
Retail shares tumbled today after fashion retailer Just Group downgraded its earnings forecast by up to 13 per cent. The clothing chain has blamed a softer market as evidence grows that stores are cutting back staff to deal with the tough conditions.
Lateline Business - Published 4 days, 7 hours ago
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Lew's lucky day
Just Group's misfortune becomes Solomon Lew's reward, as the clothing retailer's embarrassing admission that it will not meet earnings targets leaves it vulnerable to takeover. 2 Jul 2008 2:32 PM
Business Spectator Stephen Bartholomeusz - Published 4 days, 16 hours ago
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Just Group shares down 12.6pc
JUST Group shares closed 12.6 per cent lower today after the clothing retailer downgraded its earnings forecast due to a slowdown in consumer spending.
Adelaide Now - Published 4 days, 17 hours ago
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Australian stocks lower; Goodman advances
SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.6 percent on Wednesday, down for a fourth straight session, as top miners fell after recent strong gains and clothing retailer Just Group JST.AX slumped on a profit warning.
Yahoo!7 Finance News - Published 4 days, 18 hours ago
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Just Group Shares Slump After Cutting Annual Earnings Forecast
Just Group Ltd. slumped the most in three years in Sydney trading after Australia's largest specialty clothing retailer cut earnings forecasts as consumer spending weakens.Earnings ...
Bloomberg - Published 4 days, 18 hours ago
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Australian stocks lower; Goodman advances
(Adds Goodman Group) SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 0.6percent on Wednesday, down for a fourth straight session, astop miners fell after recent strong gains and clothing retailerJust Group slumped on a profit warning.
ninemsn Money - Published 4 days, 18 hours ago
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