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Smartphone ownership increases: Google

Google's study conducted with Ipsos Media CT reveals Australia's smartphone penetration is now 52 per cent, representing growth of over 40 per cent year-on-year, up from 37 per cent last year.

Posted Wed 16/05/2012 01:34:00 / Read More »

Smooth sailing for BSR as Betta gears for relaunch

With financial results set to be announced, early indicators show that sales have increased around 2-3 per cent, with some stores performing well above that level.

Posted Wed 16/05/2012 12:32:27 / Read More »

Metcash signs JV with Victorian hardware group

Metcash's Mitre 10 has signed a joint venture with a Victorian hardware group Fagg’s Geelong.

Posted Wed 16/05/2012 10:23:14 / Read More »

Charter Hall's double appointment

Kristy Huxtable will join the company as joint company secretary while Scott Dundas was announced as fund manager for REIT.

Posted Wed 16/05/2012 11:00:22 / Read More »

Game Australia goes into administration

Gaming retailer Game has gone into administration leaving the fate of more than 500 Australian employees hanging.

Posted Tue 15/05/2012 04:47:36 / Read More »

Smartphone shelf life in supermarkets

No longer confined to fashion retail, the personal shopper has arrived in supermarkets and the chances are you are carrying one right now. TorchMedia's Kirsty Dollisson looks at how to be brave and experiment to build a success story.

Posted Tue 15/05/2012 01:00:14 / Read More »

Centro finalises $200M settlement

Centro Retail Australia will pay $85 million as part of a $200 million class-action settlement that was announced in Melbourne’s Federal Court.

Posted Tue 15/05/2012 12:00:23 / Read More »

Businesses save money on regulation changes

More than 700 existing Western Australian small businesses will save themselves $624 on environmental charges under changes made to the Environment Protection Regulations.

Posted Tue 15/05/2012 11:00:34 / Read More »

SFG appoints new directors

Specialty Fashion Group has appointed Ashley Hardwick and Michael Hardwick as non-executive directors.

Posted Tue 15/05/2012 10:00:09 / Read More »

David Jones exec quits

Following several management changes last week, Caroline Waldron has resigned as the company’s secretary and general counsel.

Posted Mon 14/05/2012 02:36:58 / Read More »

Window displays revitalise retail life

City of Sydney partnered with a group of TAFE students seeking commercial experience as an initiative to rejuvenate the retail scene of Sydney's Redfern.

Posted Mon 14/05/2012 01:34:39 / Read More »

AGHA launches online hub

The AGHA blog brings together more than 10 leading bloggers and industry experts who will delve into topics ranging from product and design trends to sustainable business practices to social media marketing.

Posted Mon 14/05/2012 12:33:17 / Read More »

Federal Court overrules after school work

The Federal Court has dismissed the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association's appeal against the decision of Fair Work Australia to allow school students to complete short shifts in retail businesses after school hours.

Posted Fri 11/05/2012 04:19:02 / Read More »

Mondo Digital to help DJs launch new site

In a chance to transform itself into an omni-channel retailer, David Jones has appointed Mondo Digital to help manage its online store.

Posted Fri 11/05/2012 02:01:16 / Read More »

Order pizza with Domino's on Facebook

Taking social media and online shopping to a new level, Domino's Pizza has become the first company in the world to offer Pizza ordering off Facebook.

Posted Fri 11/05/2012 01:59:58 / Read More »

Study reveals online shoppers are impatient

According to a recent survey by Rackspace Hosting, online shopping is a booming category in Australia with 90 per cent of connected consumers spending online.

Posted Fri 11/05/2012 12:56:18 / Read More »

Businesses benefit from social media

The 72 per cent of small business owners who have embraced social media believe it has been a success, according to a survey from American Express.

Posted Fri 11/05/2012 11:51:06 / Read More »

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