| Surplus forecast to be $2bn larger THE Government now expects the Budget to return to an even stronger surplus in three years. news.com.au |
Clothing prices likely unaffected by offshore wage hikes The price of clothing imported from low-wage nations is not expected to rise significantly, despite hefty wage hikes in many garment-producing nations. cbc.ca |
U.S. consumer spending bounces back A jump in demand for automobiles helped push U.S. consumer spending to its highest level in four months in July, rising 0.4 per cent. cbc.ca |
CFS to raise $540m to buy DFO centres THE four major Direct Factory Outlet stores are sold as the exclusive bidder looks to raise capital to buy the chain. news.com.au |
Dolce & Gabbana accused of tax evasion ITALIAN prosecutors accused the fashion house Dolce & Gabbana of failing to declare revenues of around €840 million ($1.2 billion). news.com.au |