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Issue 7 - Dec/Jan 08
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Following its election
to government on 24
November, the newly
elected ALP Government
has committed to
working quickly to roll
out its plan for industrial
relations reform.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Retailing is the barometer of the Australian economy
and it is incumbent upon the ARA to provide
leadership to and for the sector. Change is never
easy however it can bring growth and renewal.
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
In recent months I have noticed that the
demands of Asset Managers of various trusts
have no bounds. The rental increases for some
new leases appear to bear no relationship either
to the market or to the centre’s performance.
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Furniture Fair will kick off the
2008 Asia Pacific calendar of
furniture and furnishing Trade
Fairs with two new features,
the Hotel and Hospitality
Showcase and Retirement Living
Showcase, when it opens on
Wednesday 6 February 2008 at
the Sydney Exhibition Centre,
Darling Harbour.
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Westfield and The Australian
Retailers Association (ARA)
have announced the launch
of Seed – a new initiative
offering a comprehensive
suite of retail training
programs to practically reflect
the real needs of retailers in
the current environment.
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Music is an integral component of
a successful retail store. Shoppers
may not even notice store signs,
fixturing or store layout, but they
are very likely to notice the sound.
The right music at the right time
can create a lasting impression,
attracting customers and adding
value through increased sales,
productivity and brand presence.
Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Increasing rents, limited space in prime locations
and cut throat competition in Australia’s major
cities are prompting some entrepreneurs to look
beyond the big smoke in search of business
opportunities. And, it seems, looking beyond our
major cities might just make sense. In recent
years there has been a trend in ‘downshifting’
where people are moving to regional areas
to lead a simpler life and spend more time
with their families. Others are also looking to
regional areas to seek refuge from the housing
affordability crisis. The result of these trends
has been a marked increase in migration to
regional centres - particularly along the coast
and on commuter belts. The appeal of growing
markets in these towns coupled with lower
establishment and operating costs has presented
an enticing option to some businesses looking
for a head start.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
From ad man to leading the front on conscious
consumerism – on the surface, it appears Pierce Cody
might have made a u-turn in his career path. And, in many
regards he has. Once a media entrepreneur running his
highly successful international outdoor signage company, Cody now spends his time cultivating Australia’s first organic supermarket chain, Macro Wholefoods. Despite his ambition on turning the world organic and green, Pierce Cody still has a sharp eye for commercial opportunities. He sees the organics, fair-trade and environmental industry as not just ‘the next big thing’, but more like a movement which is rapidly growing.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Dec 2007 8:00:00 AM
Shrinkage costs Australian Retailers AUD$2.256 billion.
In recent years, Australia has enjoyed economic prosperity and consumer spending is at an all
time high. Despite strong sales figures in the Australian retail sector, significant profits are being
lost to shrinkage. One of the major challenges the industry is facing is shrinkage incurred by retail
crime. For the first time the Global Retail Theft Barometer puts a price on what shrinkage costs
retailers and consumers. Mark Gentle, Managing Director of Checkpoint Systems Australia and New
Zealand looks at the research results and discusses how retailers are at their most vulnerable
during the Christmas period.
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