Retailers and landlords welcome ACCC authorisation of framework for retail innovation, activation

The Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed today’s determination by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to re-authorise the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice. The Code, which provides for the balanced and consistent management of casual mall licensing in shopping centres, was first authorised by […]

Why Amazon won’t be Australian retail’s Kodak moment

Written by Lisa Carter, SAS Group There are a whopping 1,753 shopping centres around Australia (one of the highest numbers per capita than any other developed country) as at August 2015, according to the Urbis Australian Shopping Centre Industry Report. And listening to the pundits, you can’t help but feel a sense of looming doom […]

Tips for optimising online sales

Optimising online sales: How to convert lookers to purchasers There are many good reasons for selling your products or services online. Most importantly, selling online increases your market reach, exposes your product to new customer groups, and creates opportunities to increase your overall sales revenue.  However, just because you offer an online shopping cart doesn’t […]

e-Commerce into China

The Victorian Government, together with Australia Post, will be hosting a seminar on e-commerce opportunities in China, featuring keynote speaker the Hon John Brumby, President of the Australia China Business Council. The seminar will include presentations from major Chinese e-commerce providers, as well as networking opportunities. Who should attend: Fashion companies Cosmetic companies Natural health […]