Bags levy doesn't solve litter problem, says ARA

The Australian Retailers Association says the proposed trial to test a levy on plastic bags at three supermarket locations in Victoria does not address the real issue of litter management. more...

[Thu 03/07/2008 03:29:07]

Sumosalad wins best food retailer of the year

Healthy food franchise, SumoSalad, was announced the best food retailer of the year at the 2008 American Express Rewards for Excellence, presented by the National Retailers Association (NRA). more...

[Thu 03/07/2008 03:10:59]

WOW tackles new commercial markets

Electronic and entertainment retailer WOW Sight and Sound recently announced the company's new communications and commercial division, WOW Corporate. more...

[Thu 03/07/2008 02:49:06]

Australians research more and more online before buying

Internet pre-purchase research and retailer catalogue listing website Lasoo.com.au has claimed that Australians are researching purchases more and more online before buying. more...

[Thu 03/07/2008 02:19:21]

Aussie retailers can't rely on price wars

Australian retailers can't afford to simply rely on price wars to remain competitive in today's economic climate, according to Richard Evans, executive director Australian Retailers Association. more...

[Wed 02/07/2008 08:50:09]

Bing Lee announces promotions to drive sales

Bing Lee has announced two new promotions designed to help sell certain consumer electronic appliances during this period of low discretionary spending. more...

[Tue 01/07/2008 03:55:56]

ARA supports extended trading hours

The Australian Retailers Association has welcomed the new NSW trading hours laws, coming into effect on 1 July, but acknowledged the delicate balance it may create for smaller retailers. more...

[Mon 30/06/2008 04:15:55]

Telstra goes ‘live' with new store in Melbourne CBD

Telstra has opened its latest interactive telecommunications store in Australia, T [life], on the corner of Bourke and Swanston Streets in Melbourne. more...

[Thu 26/06/2008 02:45:19]

Strathfield aims to grow 20 to 30 stores a year

Strathfield Group is looking to expand at near JB Hi-Fi rates over the coming years, and pushing to increase their mobile phone business by 50 per cent, according to chairman Richard Poole. more...

[Thu 26/06/2008 02:40:45]

ACCC opposes Woolworths acquisition

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has rejected the proposed acquisition of Karabar Supermarket by Woolworths. more...

[Wed 25/06/2008 12:40:56]

Entertaining and informing customers and staff. DCD stands for Digital Customer Display, and is an LCD screen that plugs into any existing Windows-based POS system to replace the conventional 2-line LED customer display. Boasting state-of-the-art technolo more»

With the introduction of the RSS bar code into retail point of sale scanning, more information can be packed into a smaller area. Using a solid state CCD bar code scanning engine (no moving parts or mirrors) combined with patented decoding algorithm, the more»

Toshiba TEC has announced the launch of the new POS terminal that has a good look to match its technological abilities. Highlights of the ST-A10 includes an innovative and compact design incorporating a small foot print ideal for the hospitality market, e more»