The Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, has advised that the minimum wage will increase from today.The decision by the Australian Fair Pay Commission earlier this year increases...
A turnover increase of 0.3% for August was outlined in today’s release of retail trade trend estimates, with food retail one of the leading performers.
According to the Australian Retail Association’s...
New research released in the September Australian ARA Australian Retailers’ Index* reveals SME retailers are cutting back on costs but spending more on advertising in a bid to drive sales.
Australian...
A new report has established the forces behind the eating habits of children and outlined solutions for retailers to build brand loyalty amongst health-driven consumers.
In the second installment of their...
New research released today in the September ARA Australian Retailers’ Index* revealed retail support for the Federal Government has remained low during the past quarter, despite rising 10 points...
The simplified draft award handed down by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) today will increase cost pressure on employers, according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
Older employees are likely to be more loyal and stay in the retail sector long term, new research by UK-based Skillsmart Retail has suggested.
A survey by the Sector Skills Council into the attitude of...
Tony Leon, an instrumental figure in building the Dan Murphy’s chain, has been recruited by Wesfarmers to become the head of their liquor division.
Mr Leon announced he would step down from the...
Hypermarkets, which essentially combine a department store with a supermarket, have been growing in number overseas since the first store opened by French retailer Carrefour in the 1960’s, but Australia...
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 7% in September from 86.2 in August to 92.2 in September in further welcome news for retailers.
The bounce was expected in the wake of...
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