By Adeline Teoh · 20 April 2009 · Locked
Despite mass layoffs, some retailers are bucking the trend. But what's behind their surprising optimism in tough times?
According to the March Australian Retailers Index released today, almost one quarter of small to medium retailers have downsized their staff numbers in the last three months. However, 65 percent have kept up staffing levels and 11 percent have hired more staff in the same period. Although lower consumer confidence is hurting the retail sector, […]
Tags: Australian Retailers Association, Consumers, Retail, Staff, Unemployment