Retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said that after a year of patchy growth, retailers were optimistic of a ‘fair’ 2009 Christmas period with an expected year-on-year...

The latest ABS retail trade figures show that sales in October rose 0.3%, seasonally adjusted, with Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaway Food Services (+1.1%) the second best performing sector. The news caps...

The recession has raised concerns about commercial models, supply chains and finance that will reshape business behaviour well into the next decade, according to a British business organisation. Launching...

The Federal Government is moving with states and territories to ensure planning laws do not “unjustifiably restrict competition in grocery retailing”, Competition Minister Dr Craig Emerson...

A comprehensive policy document was released by the European Commission today (28 October) flagging action to protect small food producers against large buyers, especially major retail chains. The ‘Communication...

Consumers are spending again in developed economies, but they’re buying less with the change in behaviour to impact dramatically on retailers, suppliers and brands within the grocery sector. Playbook...

Australian retail sales fell in July, led down by a softer performance from the food retail sector. The restaurant, takeaway food and café sector posted another improved performance, however, in a sign...

Retailers have welcomed the support of Deputy Prime Minister and Employment Minister Julia Gillard for a five year transition to higher penalty rates under the modern retail award. “The Deputy Prime...

The NSW Government yesterday hosted a major business roundtable to help develop the State’s sustainable retail market, with Marks & Spencer – one of the overseas leaders in corporate social...

The world’s ninth largest retailer has today opened its long-awaited first store in Australia within the Docklands precinct of Melbourne. The warehouse retailer, which sells everything from branded...