Government at all levels must help stop the retail reckoning
Over the next decade, retailers, landlords and developers will need the active support of government to transition the retail industry.
Confusion reigns as angry Neto retailers consider switching providers
Confused and angry business owners are threatening to switch providers in droves as Neto scrambles to clarify how big its price increase will be.
“Gouged”: Angry retailers threaten ACCC complaints over Neto price hikes
Software provider Neto has gone cap in hand to customers to stem losses, a move that's made many of its clients angry and prompted others to defend them.
Built to last: Why the retail industry should set a course for 1970
The concept of ‘built to last’ is growing fast in the minds of millennials and older shoppers, tired of fast-paced changes and low-quality items.
In-store sales are dropping, so what does the future of retail look like?
By 2025, as much as 35% of any category’s sales will be online and only 65% will still be via a physical retailer. So what does this mean for Australian retail?
Going green in 2019: Sustainability tips for SMEs that won’t break the bank
Sustainability is tipped to be an important trend to watch in 2019. How can your business take advantage without breaking the bank?
With shoppers wanting more choice than ever, is own-brand retailing gone for good?
As shoppers increasingly value breadth in store, many brands are opting to sell their wares alongside their competition.
‘If I don’t, someone else will’: Discounting dilemma for SMEs as Christmas closes in
Discounting raises some important and dangerous questions for small business retailers, particularly heading into the busy Christmas trading period.
Avoiding the price trap: How to keep discounting to a minimum
Being caught in the price trap is a tricky, unforgiving and lethal. So here is how to recognise if you're stuck, and then break free.
How to keep shoppers happy and secure sales in the bustling Christmas period
In the busy Christmas period, frustrated shoppers can abandon their items before purchasing. So here's a strategy for securing the sale.
Raising $10 million: Why Booktopia wants customers to become investors
Booktopia is raising $10 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign to pursue automation and product expansion amid ongoing competition.
Ten years ago Gerry Harvey said online retail was “a complete waste of time”: Was he right?
Ten years ago, Gerry Harvey said retail “is a con, a complete con”, and it’s safe to say the Harvey Norman founder missed the mark.