Breaching privacy laws can get retailers in a legal quagmire. Here’s a retailer’s guide to complying with the law, writes Nicole Stevens-Warton, and Anna Smits*  Most retail businesses, particularly those operating multiple store...

With the trend towards open-plan, minimalist shop fit outs continuing, retailers are being urged to consider their security requirements before finalising their chosen design.  According to electronic security specialists ADT Security, deman...

It may come as a surprise to baby boomers, but today’s consumers need training in the art of DIY, writes John Stanley*The evolution of retailing saw the emergence of the DIY - Do It Yourself - market that flourished in the 80s and 90s.But as th...

Consumers will have greater protection from unscrupulous operators with the first part of the Australian Consumer Law coming into effect.  "The new law provides a more responsive national approach, through which the Australian Competition and ...

The GPT Group has appointed Judy Barraclough to the role of head of strategy.  GPT CEO and MD Michael Cameron welcomed Barraclough to GPT’s senior management and said her skills and broad experience from other sectors would complement the ...

GS1 has launched the first electronic location directory, connecting purchasers and suppliers around Australia.  The central registry, known as GS1Locatenet, is expected to improve the speed and accuracy of supply transactions and build trac...

Landlords need to know their rights when dealing with tenants in challenging economic times, writes Stephen Newman and Wayne Kelcey*  The current economic climate has caused significant pain for various parts of the economy and no less so for la...

By Brian Walker, The Retail Doctor and Paul Burgess, director of BRI Ferrier.Many Australian retail businesses are under stress - and too many do not even know the relative fitness of their business. After years of growth our focus now turns to the v...

I am not an economic soothsayer, but if you haven’t noticed, the economic climate has taken a downturn in the last 12 months. Inevitably, this has taken the drive away from wanting to open sites, to retaining the good ones and minimising the potential damage where possible.

Retailers struggling with falling margins in challenging times are often tempted to cut 'expensive' items such as IT budgets or staff.