Retail
Employers have blasted the Fair Work Commission’s decision to scrap junior pay rates for 20-year-old retail workers, warning the step will hurt smaller operators. There are also claims it may further lift youth unemployment, because the pay will act as a disincentive for retailers to hire from this sector of the labour market. Executive Director […]
Nick Savaidis, owner and founder of Australian fashion and sportsgear label Etiko stands out as one of just two companies to achieve an A+ rating for the integrity of its supply chain.
If you have leased a retail space in New South Wales, you are in the best position to have your say on the upcoming review of the Retail Leases Act 1994.
A record 1.8 million Australians will shop via a mobile device on Sunday 8 December, according to forecasting by eBay.
This year shopfront retailers in the Bay Street shopping precinct of Port Melbourne are using the seasonal opportunity to attract shoppers.
As a nation, Australians are incredibly active social media users, online shoppers, and tend to embrace new technologies with open arms.
Unlocking exactly what retailers can do in order to elicit higher premiums from shoppers is not a secret. In fact, it’s quite simple.
The Australian fashion world has been rocked today by the news Collette Dinnigan is closing her business after 24 years.
Once upon a time, the ‘open 24 hour a day, 7 days a week’ business model was reserved for big city convenience stores, petrol stations, and not much else.
Thanks to revitalisation efforts in part by the City of Sydney, as well as fearless small business owners willing to take a chance, the city’s laneways are becoming vibrant locations outside the hours of 9-5pm.
If you’re still not convinced about the impact a mobile app or online shopping platform can have on your business, a new report on Australia’s spending habits may give you that extra push.
QR codes have been widely used as a marketing tool and when used effectively, can add value to the consumer experience. Using the codes for mobile coupons may be one such way.
Retailers who require their staff to buy and wear their brand’s product have been issued a warning by the workplace watchdog.
If it feels as though you’re losing more customers than you’re gaining, you probably are – and while it’s easy to blame the economy or the government, your business starts and ends with you.
Virtual signage integrator, Prendi, has responded to the ever-challenging consumer landscape with their new product – The Virtual Wardrobe – helping retailers bring some of that online shopping experience into their store.
Online creative marketplace Etsy has been the home of many Australian micro-businesses just getting started in the retail market. Here Etsy’s country director for Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand, Nicole Vanderbilt, sharing advice for micros.
The Australian retail industry has a lot of catching up to do to compete with online offerings from the US and UK.
If your business is receiving requests for information or quotes and you’re not hearing back it might be time to reevaluate your strategy.
When the economy and sales are down, entrepreneurs tend to increase the number of products, services and offers they put out there, hoping that more choice will lead to more opportunities to close sales.
While you may think that getting an extra side at your favourite restaurant or a loyalty gift voucher for your regular spa is great customer service, here are the stories of the best of the best.
