June ABS figures show signs of strengthening retail sector

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released its retail trade figures for June 2017 which show signs...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has today released its retail trade figures for June 2017 which show signs of a strengthening retail industry, after 12 months of softened growth. According to the ABS, the seasonally adjusted trend rose a slight 0.3 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms from the...

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Why Amazon won’t be Australian retail’s Kodak moment

Written by Lisa Carter, SAS Group There are a whopping 1,753 shopping centres around Australia (one of the highest numbers...

Written by Lisa Carter, SAS Group There are a whopping 1,753 shopping centres around Australia (one of the highest numbers per capita than any other developed country) as at August 2015, according to the Urbis Australian Shopping Centre Industry Report. And listening to the pundits, you can’t help but feel a...

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BDO: How banks and alternative lenders can work together

Traditional vs non-bank funding for SMEs The following article was written by Peter Winterflood, Partner, Advisory at BDO Has traditional bank...

Traditional vs non-bank funding for SMEs The following article was written by Peter Winterflood, Partner, Advisory at BDO Has traditional bank funding become a sticking point for your business? Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are often looking for alternatives to traditional bank funding. There are many new participants, some of which are...

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NRA partners with Brisbane Fashion Month for Creative Fashion Awards

Anthony Leigh Dower, Suzie Lightfoot, Darb Couture. Mention these names in Brisbane and one event springs to mind –...

Anthony Leigh Dower, Suzie Lightfoot, Darb Couture. Mention these names in Brisbane and one event springs to mind – the RAQ Fashion Design Awards. The inaugural awards, sponsored by the then Retail Association of Queensland represented the epitome of Queensland style, showcasing the glamorous and glitzy collections of emerging designers...

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Are franchisees funding holidays with your franchise fees?

While most franchisees are honest and responsible business owners, it’s no wonder that some master franchisors tear their hair...

While most franchisees are honest and responsible business owners, it’s no wonder that some master franchisors tear their hair out when it comes to tracking and monitoring suspicious activity within their franchise network. From scenarios such as high levels of voiding to underreporting of sales, there are many ways...

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Simple strategies to consistently grow your retail business

By Joanna Arhontis We get it! Retail can be hard work and growing your business when you are already at...

By Joanna Arhontis We get it! Retail can be hard work and growing your business when you are already at full stretch can seem impossible, but we have some good news for you. When you are trying to improve your business, sometimes it can be the simplest and most cost...

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MarketMap Webinar: How can the 2016 CENSUS data help your business?

The 2016 CENSUS has been released. It reaches about 95% of all Australians in the only true national scale...

The 2016 CENSUS has been released. It reaches about 95% of all Australians in the only true national scale population survey and it really can help grow your business. That is: It can help you find new customers and target the right products/services to them It can help you...

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Brick and mortar stores are not dead, just different

By Joanna Arhontis, The New Retail Revolution There is all this talk on the street that traditional brick and mortar...

By Joanna Arhontis, The New Retail Revolution There is all this talk on the street that traditional brick and mortar retail stores are dying with many sadly closing their doors in recent months. It is true that retailers are being hit hard throughout the nation, and indeed across the globe, as...

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Retail Figures Remain Steady According to ABS Stats for May

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for May 2017 has shown a steady rise of 0.6%...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for May 2017 has shown a steady rise of 0.6% turnover, seasonally adjusted. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said that while retail was experiencing a quiet period, the industry remains in steady shape and should continue to pick up following the introduction...

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Plastic bag ban good for business

Endangered wildlife, starving coral and plastic bags – why we’re backing the Qld Govt’s stand against pollution Deloitte economists have this...

Endangered wildlife, starving coral and plastic bags – why we’re backing the Qld Govt’s stand against pollution Deloitte economists have this week flagged Queensland’s prized Great Barrier Reef as ‘too big to fail’, with a total asset value of more than $56 billion, or more than 12 times that of the...

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Using today’s Census data to improve your business

With the release of the 2016 Census data expected today, retailers have a significant opportunity to understand the new...

With the release of the 2016 Census data expected today, retailers have a significant opportunity to understand the new Australian consumer. Despite all of the controversy surrounding its collection, the 2016 Census is a treasure trove of valuable information on understanding who our population is today and how has it...

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South Australia’s small business budget

According to a statement released by Small Business, Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith, operators and employees in South...

According to a statement released by Small Business, Investment and Trade Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith, operators and employees in South Australia’s Small to Medium Business sector play a key role in transforming the local economy and the sector is a big winner in the 2017-18 State Budget handed down on...

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Engaging men on gender inequality

Not standing up against workplace gender inequality, or just not recognising it when it happens? A new report from the...

Not standing up against workplace gender inequality, or just not recognising it when it happens? A new report from the Diversity Council of Australia has suggested that the most significant barrier to getting men to speak up about gender inequality in the workplace, is that they’re often completely unaware it’s...

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Industry experts discuss end-to-end customer loyalty

Hear some of the most recognised local and international customer engagement experts in one place, discussing each critical stage...

Hear some of the most recognised local and international customer engagement experts in one place, discussing each critical stage of the loyalty journey. The Australian Loyalty Association, in conjunction with Global Loyalty, will host the third annual Customer Engagement & Loyalty Conference in Melbourne on 20 July. The 2017 event boasts...

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VW Bill to go before Parliament

The Government has announced that it intends to bring the Vulnerable Workers Bill (the Bill) before Parliament in the...

The Government has announced that it intends to bring the Vulnerable Workers Bill (the Bill) before Parliament in the final sitting of the financial year before going on its winter break. The Bill was passed by the House of Representatives on 11 May 2017. It is now pending approval by...

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Wages set to increase 3.3 per cent

EMPLOYERS LAUNCH ADVERTISING BLITZ AGAINST FWC WAGE DECISION Not really. In fact, the National Retail Association fully accepts the decision of...

EMPLOYERS LAUNCH ADVERTISING BLITZ AGAINST FWC WAGE DECISION Not really. In fact, the National Retail Association fully accepts the decision of the Fair Work Commission in relation to today’s 3.3 per cent increase in the minimum wage and Modern Awards, and respects the authority of the independent umpire to make the...

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