#Retailing
Top10 Dynamic Entrepreneur Winner: Julie Mathers, Flora & Fauna
Dynamic Business chats to founder of Flora and Fauna.
Julie Mathers on ethical retailing, why #girlboss isn’t helping
Meet the founder of Flora and Fauna.
The 5-step plan for DIY retailing
Starting a successful retail business is now easier and more affordable than ever: the barriers to entry have fallen dramatically and reaching your first customers and making your first few sales has become easier than ever. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge into retail, this 5-step plan is for you.
Online sales growth outpacing traditional retail
Online retail sales grew 29 percent in 2011, far surpassing growth in traditional bricks and mortar sales for the year.
7-Eleven takes home top industry accolade
7-Eleven has been named the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Visa Australian Retailer of the Year, thanks largely to its skill and success as a franchise.
Better selling through software
Retailing is more than a price war. Technology can give your business an added edge, says contributor Ian Whiting, Managing Director of Markinson Business Solutions.
Billabong’s profit dives 4.5% as high AU$ hits bottom line
Australian surfwear brand Billabong has suffered terribly as a result of the appreciation of the Australian dollar, with international sales up, but profit down 4.5 percent.
Kogan slams bricks and mortar retailers with DFO collapse
Former Dynamic Business Magazine cover star Ruslan Kogan has slammed traditional bricks and mortar retailers for failing to innovate in the face of a changing marketplace.
Jaycar New Zealand adds 11th Store
Jaycar Electronics expands this week with the launch of its latest store in New Lynn, Auckland; its 11th store across New Zealand.
Centro terminates David Jones in favour of Target
David Jones has continued its store consolidation process, announcing the termination of the Toombul Queensland store, with the lease to be taken up by Target in the Centro shopping centre.
David Jones cashes in on mining boom with new Perth store
David Jones will terminate a lease with Westfield in Melbourne in favour of opening a store in upmarket North Perth that is better aligned to David Jones core customers.
Nokia exits hot water after ACCC intervention
Nokia Australia has reached agreement with the ACCC over it’s Nokia Care Centres run by Fone Care Pty Ltd after coming under fire over customers warranty and refund rights not being met.
Franchise Recruitment Index figures out for 2009
Upon profiling its 2009 franchise start-ups, Mortgage Choice found a diverse collection of owners with widely varied career backgrounds.
David Jones declares GFC over with record profit
Retailer David Jones has reported a first-half profit up 10.2 percent, posting a net profit of more than $100 million for the period ending January 23.
ACCC orders Mwave to comply with Trade Practices Act
Online computer retailer Mwave has been forced to amend its website and warranty policy in accordance with the Trace Practices Act 1974 by the ACCC.
FFCo continues Cold Rock restructure
Franchised Food Company (FFCo) is continuing its restructure of Cold Rock Ice Creamery, moving its Queensland support office from the Gold Coast to Brisbane and appointing three new support managers to grow the brand across several states. FFCo’s business manager Michelle Sprenger said the office had moved from Arundel to Lang Parade in Milton in […]
Building An E-Store
Multi-channel retailing is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses to survive in an online age – Rebecca Spicer explores the options and steps required to build a successful e-store. Thanks to the spread of broadband and wireless services at home, online business are growing rapidly, urged on by confidence in online brands such as eBay and […]