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Feature and Australia
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Issue 15 - Apr/May 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 1:07:25 AM
The ARA Retailer asked Rod Young, Executive Director of leading franchise
consultants DC Strategy to provide his perspective on franchising in the
retail sector as the global economic cycle starts to impact consumers.
He is upbeat about the opportunities.
Note : * Aiyoh is the Asian slang term for exasperation and is similar in meaning to the
Yiddish term, Oy Veh.
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Issue 15 - Apr/May 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 12:42:01 AM
It’s not often folks would contemplate the value
of retail to the Australian community. The most
common cry from savvy consumers is “never pay
full retail” but it seems that is where thoughts
about the importance of retail ends for many
Australians. And that is a shame.
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Issue 15 - Apr/May 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 12:03:11 AM
The March Australian Retailers Index revealed
retailers are working hard to hold onto staff and
understood the important role employment
levels would play in economic recovery, with 65
percent of SME retailers maintaining staff levels.
Posted by: Administrator on 09 Mar 2009 4:48:17 AM
Ross McDonald, Retail Marketing Manager for Google Australia,
discusses how consumers are increasingly going online as part of the
pre-purchase decision making process and gives expert advice on how
retailers can use the online space to drive sales in-store.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 09 Mar 2009 4:45:16 AM
Examine any thriving retail business and
chances are its financial management protocol
will be well in place and effectively implemented.
In the current economic climate, good retail
financial management has become critical to any
business’s sustainability and ability to prosper.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
]
Posted by: Administrator on 09 Mar 2009 4:38:46 AM
I started my marketing career back when
Windows 95 first launched – integrating
a web browser with the Microsoft Operating
System. It was seen as a major innovation in
how businesses use computers. From this
point, computers could be utilised to access
information from other businesses and connect
with other individuals anywhere in the world.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 08 Mar 2009 4:54:44 PM
Despite the state of the global economy and
slow November Christmas sales, the Rudd
stimulus package and lower petrol prices
helped Christmas sales skyrocket in the last
weeks of December to meet early projections
of nearly $37 billion nationally in retail sales.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 08 Mar 2009 8:19:23 AM
Prospering during economic down turns? What about plain old survival?
Good point. You need to survive first. But you need to plan for a
destination greater than simple existence – the law of the jungle
is “eat or be eaten”.
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Issue 14 - Feb/Mar 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 08 Mar 2009 7:58:04 AM
Accurate sales analysis and stock control is the
lifeblood for anyone managing a 100-store
chain of retail outlets.
[
Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 1:00:12 PM
Cash is king! It’s an old cliché yet right now in Australia
cash is truly the most important element of our economy.
And while it sits deep in the pockets of consumers
it will continue to drive analysts into a frenzy.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 12:50:51 PM
Retailers need to have an understanding of
some of their key workplace relations rights and
obligations to minimise the impact of the crisis
on their businesses. ARA’s Employment Relations
Team has put together some advice on managing
employees during challenging times.
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 12:45:49 PM
Australia’s retail sector
is an enormous industry
generating a turnover
of $292 billion and
employing over 1.2 million
people. Underpinning the
sector is its suppliers
who provide businesses
sustenance to service
their client base, generate
revenue, and with some
efficiency, make a profit.
Note : 1 D’Avanzo, R. et al. (2003) “The Link Between Supply Chain and Financial Performance”. Van Wassenhove Supply Chain Management Review.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 12:06:13 PM
With the festive season just around the corner, the ARA has
conducted two surveys to track expectations for the 2008
Christmas retail trading period. The first was the 2008 ARA
Retail Expectations Survey measuring the expectations of ARA
members for the 2008 Christmas trading period. The second
survey was the Deloitte ARA Christmas Retail Survey which
tracked consumer sentiment and intended buyer patterns for
the 2008 Christmas trading period.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 11:55:15 AM
A word from Craig Emerson – Federal
Minister for small business, independent
contractors, and the service economy.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 11:33:34 AM
ARA’s focus is all about creating points of difference and competitive
advantage for your business. ARA Insurance Services is a member
benefit that reaches a little further towards protecting ARA members,
staff, families and the lifestyle you enjoy.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 11:14:57 AM
Marketing expert, Michelle Gamble from
Marketing Angels shares her top ten tips on how
to market your business to remain competitive
and survive the economic downturn.
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Issue 13 - Dec/Jan 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 21 Dec 2008 9:44:38 AM
The ARA Retail Institute, which has provided
accredited training, workshops and seminars
to over 10,000 participants, has provided some
tips on how to weather the economic downturn.
[
Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 11:50:57 AM
It’s that time of the
year again. With little
over two months until
Christmas, most retailers
are preparing themselves
for the busiest time on the
retail calendar. As a quick
reference guide, ARA
Retail Institute trainer and
consultant Sue Anderson
has put together some
helpful hints on how to
prepare for the busy
season.
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Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
]
Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:52:24 AM
Profits plummet and retailers
reach for advertising dollars
[
Issue 12 - Oct/Nov 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 16 Oct 2008 10:40:31 AM
Since the great plastic bag debate was reignited by Minister for Environment Peter Garrett’s proposal
to ban plastic bags in Australian supermarkets, there have been conflicting measures taken by state
governments to reduce plastic bag consumption. South Australia has proposed a ban on all
supermarket check-out plastic bags; Victoria has trialled a month long 10 cent plastic bag levy;
and the Federal Government is looking at nationally consistent measures to reduce plastic bag usage.
Once praised as an excellent invention, the plastic bag has become a national villain.
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