Archive for the ‘Retail’ Category

From the Inside Retailing website:

Woolworths is the subject of media speculation over a bid for a privately-owned chain of big-box hardware stores.

The Gippsland Times newspaper reported on Friday that speculation Woolworths might be about to take over the Dahlsens chain had surfaced after the retail giant acquired Danks. Woolworths has a joint venture with US hardware retailer Lowes, in which it will build a chain of warehouse style hardware stores across Australia to compete with Bunnings.

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From the Inside Retail website:

The finalists for the Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAs) have been announced, with some key trends emerging from entrants.

The inaugural ORIAs program is designed to provide a standard for internet retailers to strive for, and will establish a focus on what constitutes best practice and excellence in the industry.

Andy Powell, chair of the ORIA judging panel and director of multichannel at Deloitte, said there were some clear themes which reflected the growing maturity of the industry in Australia.

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From the RetailBooks.com.au website.

Retail is a University is based on the success stories of 10 leading retailers: Janine Allis, Bernie Brookes, Lesley Gillespie, Roger Gillespie, Gerry Harvey, John Ilhan, Jonathan Pinshaw, Peter Ritchie, Stephen Tindall and Carla Zampatti.

Retail is a University celebrates retail as a career of first choice. It is a must read for mentors and HR professionals seeking aids to assist those they are guiding and retail employees looking for inspiration and a vision of what can be.

Click here for more information or to purchase the book at RetailBooks.com.au.

From Inside Retailing:

“Basically we get confused a bit about what retail is. It is really just buying things, putting them on a floor and selling them.” – Gerry Harvey.

I don’t think that retail is especially complex After all, when all is said and done, it’s all about selling a product or service at a more profitable rate of exchange than your competitor to customers who want to keep coming back to you.

So what makes it seem more complex?

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From the Service Skills Australia website:

The National Retail Association ‘Young Retailer of the Year’ for 2010 has been awarded to Kaylee Albronda, a 21 year old Myer Management Trainee based in Melbourne.

The Young Retailer Event, which is in its 37th year, provides a national platform to recognise and reward excellence amongst young retailers under the age of 25, and to promote retailing as a career for young people. It gives young retailers the chance to exhibit their retailing skills, and be recognised by their peers, the retail industry, and the general community for their innovation, career achievements and outstanding performance in their stores.

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Retail 2010 Exhibition

From the Retail 2010 Exhibition & Conference Website:

The Retail 2010 Exhibition & Conference is the largest exhibition of its type in Australia. You will discover the latest in retail technology, shop-fitting, store equipment, design, digital signage, security technology, on-line retailing, retail business services and sustainability.

The exhibition will be running from Monday 20^th – Wednesday 22^nd September and will be held in Sydney. There are also still chances to exhibit on the floor, although floor space is limited so act quickly to secure a prime position!

Retail 2010 Conference

The Retail 2010 Conference will feature two days of presentations, case studies and panel discussions with a focus on how the in-store environment remains a vital part of retail success. Key session themes include Branding, Shopper Marketing, People and Performance, Maximising Profitability, Multi-Channel Retailing and Effective In-Store Design.

Early bird tickets are available until the 15^th August.

Click here for more information or to register at the Retail Exhibition & Conference website.