From the author
Cafe chain fined $475,000 for exploiting students
The students were working in factories and retail stores in Sydney, working up to 60 to 70 hours per week and encounter...
Australian retail spending increases in September
The National Retail Association's interim chief Lindsay Carroll said the steady increase in retail spending was driven b...
Budget’s focus on social reforms welcomed by retailers
The budget has allocated $135.5 million over four years to develop domestic manufacturing capabilities and skills, inclu...
Melbourne retail vacancy rate plummets as Food & Beverage sector eats up space
Retail strip properties fetch $50,000 to $75,000 of rent per annum and premises with minimal tenancy works are usually p...
ARA survey reveals consumer pre-Christmas spending intentions
Businesses should remain optimistic as Cyber Weekend sales are "growing in popularity" every year, providing retailers w...
Vacancies surge as labour shortages cripple the retail industry
Nine out of 10 ARA members say labour shortages have stayed the same or gotten worse for their businesses over the past ...
Retail spending continues to rise – but experts warn of a ‘lag effect’
The largest year-on-year growth was registered in clothing, footwear and personal accessories at 80.4 per cent followed ...
Alf The Label to launch in the US with Flying Solo
Sophie Doyle, founder and creative director of Alf The Label said despite the challenges of the pandemic, the brand has ...
Cross-border sales are soaring for Australian online merchants
Shopify says international spending with merchants in the Asia-Pacific region grew by 67.9 per cent this year while on a...
Online platform Open Pantry links hospitality venues with suppliers
The digital order management system also offers real-time stock and accounting integration services complemented by fina...