What’s your most important takeaway from 2020? Ten entrepreneurs weigh in Business Advice Bronte McHenry 22 December 2020 From Dean Salakas and Andrea Kowalski to Kate Vandermeer and Lucy Cole, we asked 10 entrepreneurs for their top takeaway from 2020.
“Thick with smoke”: Small businesses consider shutting up shop as NSW bushfires pollute Sydney air Hospitality Matthew Elmas 11 December 2019 Smoke haze from the NSW bushfires has blanketed Sydney, prompting small businesses to consider shutting up shop in the lead up to Christmas.
How this retailer turned a former Toys ‘R’ Us store into Australia’s biggest Halloween pop-up Retail Matthew Elmas 6 September 2019 The Party People could give Myer a run for its money with its latest experiment: a Halloween pop-up the size of six basketball courts.
Australia’s most popular shopping holidays revealed as e-commerce hits a major milestone Retail Matthew Elmas 28 May 2019 E-commerce has hit a major milestone, but there are concerns a desire for revenue and volume is coming at the expense of profitability.
Why retailers have no idea about the future Retail Dean Salakas 10 May 2019 A recent report from Australia Post claims that by 2030, nearly half (49%) of retail will be online. But this is a bit cheeky.
Lush’s social media amputation: How to decide whether to remove or repair a bleeding business unit Business Advice Dean Salakas 1 May 2019 Lush recently announced it was removing its social media accounts. Is this more of a knee-jerk reaction than a strategic approach to a problem?
Lush UK deletes all social media accounts: Will Australian retailers follow suit? Retail Matthew Elmas 11 April 2019 Lush UK has sparked a conversation about the value of social media for business this week after it announced a shut down of its channels.
Almost 500 jobs gone as Ed Harry becomes the second major menswear chain to shut down in recent months Retail Matthew Elmas 8 February 2019 Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.
Warnings of more retail death as menswear retailer Ed Harry collapses, putting 498 jobs at risk Retail Matthew Elmas 16 January 2019 Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.
Retailers weigh in on “very tough” Christmas, but remain optimistic about 2019 Retail Matthew Elmas 14 January 2019 Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.
Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year Retail Matthew Elmas 9 November 2018 Retailers are gearing up for Christmas. Here are the trends you need to know about to make the most of the important trading period.
Why this family business is sticking with bricks-and-mortar but ditching the checkout Retail Matthew Elmas 23 October 2018 The Party People is preparing to open more bricks-and-mortar stores and is trialling scan-and-go technology to keep up in the retail game.
