Five convenience stores in Melbourne’s CBD will reimburse 88 workers $112,000 after an investigation by the Fair Work Ombudsman found the employees were being underpaid.
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Retailers go head-to-head for top Australian award
Aldi, Country Road, Subway and L’Occitane are to battle it out for the Australian Retailer of the Year title.
Lorna Jane to expand wholesale division
Women’s active wear brand Lorna Jane will expand its wholesale distribution platform from the end of August 2009.
Newsagents want small business protections reinstated
The Rudd Government’s last minute removal of the unfair contract term protections for small business from the national consumer law bill is a blow to thousands of newsagents Australia wide.
Guardian Pharmacies launches Guardian Angel program
Guardian Pharmacies has launched its annual Guardian Angel program, which runs nationally through winter.
Retail sector loses 6400 jobs in 3 months
According to the latest jobs data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the retail sector has been hit hard over the last three months, with 6400 workers made redundant in the sector.
Wow continues expansion with opening of 14th store
Queensland-based retail group Wow is continuing its expansion and has opened another store, which is its fifth in Brisbane and 14th in total.
Retailers optimistic about emerging markets
Global retail leaders remain optimistic about emerging markets, citing large populations, booming middle classes and fragmented local provision as the drivers of opportunity.
Aldi keeps paid maternity scheme the same
Aldi has announced its employees would continue to receive paid maternity leave on top of the government’s planned paid parental leave scheme to be rolled out in 2011.