David Jones is expected to close many of its 38 stores and make thousands of staff redundant. A former part-time lift operator who worked at the Market Street store in 1980 argues the disappearance of hands-on roles such as lift attendants, bra-fitters and experienced sales assistants eroded the store’s distinct customer appeal.
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NextDC chief executive Craig Scroggie apologised to residents and customers as the data centre operator recommits to finding a power solution for its proposed expansion of the M3 site in West Footscray. The pause on 15-metre power poles has delayed the project, wiped hundreds of millions from earnings forecasts and pressured the company’s share price.
Singapore Airlines has unveiled the new seats for a S$2 billion cabin refit across its A350 fleet and upcoming 777-9s, revealing lavish first-class and redesigned business cabins. The project has been delayed by supply-chain and certification bottlenecks that are stretching seat makers, regulators and airlines worldwide.
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