http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/c75/ The Australian Retail Source en-us Administrator hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Australia%E2%80%99s_economy_is_in_our_hands http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Australia%E2%80%99s_economy_is_in_our_hands Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:00:12 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Australia%E2%80%99s_economy_is_in_our_hands http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Managing_employees_in_challenging_times http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Managing_employees_in_challenging_times Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:50:51 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Managing_employees_in_challenging_times http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/The_outlook_for_Christmas_trading_2008 http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/The_outlook_for_Christmas_trading_2008 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:06:13 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/The_outlook_for_Christmas_trading_2008 http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Global_Financial_-_Crisis_and_the_retail_sector http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Global_Financial_-_Crisis_and_the_retail_sector Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:55:15 GMT A word from Craig Emerson – Federal Minister for small business, independent contractors, and the service economy. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Global_Financial_-_Crisis_and_the_retail_sector http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Engaging_casual_staff_over_the_Christmas_season http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Engaging_casual_staff_over_the_Christmas_season Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:51:57 GMT The Christmas season represents the peak trading period of the year for most retailers with the engagement of additional staff often required to meet consumer demand. However, the Christmas season can also mean that engaging staff can be quite an expensive exercise. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Engaging_casual_staff_over_the_Christmas_season http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Are_you_covered%3F_Protecting_your_business_from_the_unexpected http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Are_you_covered%3F_Protecting_your_business_from_the_unexpected Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:33:34 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Are_you_covered%3F_Protecting_your_business_from_the_unexpected http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Marketing_tips_for_surviving_the_downturn http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Marketing_tips_for_surviving_the_downturn Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:14:57 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Marketing_tips_for_surviving_the_downturn http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Top_tips_for_retail_survival http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Top_tips_for_retail_survival Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:44:38 GMT 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. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Top_tips_for_retail_survival http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Bernie_Brookes_%E2%80%93_CEO%2C_Myer http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Bernie_Brookes_%E2%80%93_CEO%2C_Myer Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:14:10 GMT At 49, Myer CEO Bernie Brookes is a retail veteran of more than 30 years with an enviable track record in some of Australia’s largest retail companies. http://www.retailtimes.com.au/index.php/page/Bernie_Brookes_%E2%80%93_CEO%2C_Myer