I’ve just spent some time on the Gold Coast and discovered some trends that will be relevant for other parts of Australia. Normally, when in…
I’ve just spent some time on the Gold Coast and discovered some trends that will be relevant for other parts of Australia. Normally, when in…
A new survey from the Australian Retailers Association shows the confidence of retailers is falling, they are having difficulty keeping staf…
Oil touched new record highs of $US140 a barrel overnight after the emergency shutdown of an oil platform in the North Sea. While the oil pr…
Businesses in Western Australia are being told to use less power as the state’s gas crisis enters its third week.WA Premier Alan Carpenter…
Oil is now the major consumer pressure point. My prediction is that food is going to be as big, if not bigger, as a pressure point. I make t…
The big names behind the retail sector are feeling a chill wind from the cooling economy. By JAMES THOMSON By James ThomsonThe big names b…
The pressure is still on, following yesterday’s 15 year Consumer Confidence index low, with markets down and oil prices sending petrol to …
Australian share prices have tumbled this morning as growing fears about the US outlook and the resignation of Foster’s chief executive Tr…
Retailers in NSW will be allowed to trade on Sundays and most public holidays under new legislation to be introduced in NSW. While most reta…
The troubled US book chain Borders has sold its Australasian operations to A&R Whitcoulls in a deal worth $110 million.Earlier this year…
Every retailer is under pressure to introduce paid maternity leave after Woolworths, Australia’s largest retailer and biggest employer, an…
Concerns about rising fuel prices, increasing interest rates and deteriorating consumer demand have pushed business confidence to seven-year…
