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Why the resale market is thriving
The global health crisis has given the resale market even more promising opportunities, attracting not only the environmentally conscious shoppers but also the cost conscious ones.
Demand for the second-han...
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More than half of Vic retailers glad restrictions weren’t eased, survey shows
Many do understand it will be ‘extremely difficult’ to survive the next few months.
Most Melbourne stores to remain shut until October 26
Retail faces another seven weeks of store closures under Victoria's cautious plan to ease restrictions.
Industry body warns retailers of volatile times ahead
ABS preliminary figures show a 3.3 per cent rise in retail sales in July.
Australia Post offers hardworking posties a Covid bonus
The postal service's CEO noted that Australia Post has operated non-stop through the pandemic.
Why we need ‘ShopKeeper’ as much as JobKeeper
The government may have supported many Australian businesses with JobKeeper, but many independent retailers will close u...
Retail reacts to the Melbourne shutdown
Wesfarmers' Rob Scott, Premier's Solomon Lew and others respond to the shutdown.
How Melbourne retail went dark
The near-total shutdown of retail stores could actually have been much worse.
Woolies changes mask policy in response to rising case numbers
New guidance issued following the extension of mandatory masks to the entire state of Victoria.
Training key to dealing with customers who refuse to wear masks
Bunnings responds to concerns about confrontations over mask-wearing in stores.
Some retailers extend face mask requirement beyond Melbourne
Apple has required staff and customers to wear face masks in stores globally since May.
Paid pandemic leave and reformed rights: How Covid-19 impacts workers
Government, unions and industry groups take aim at employees.
Shopper compliance, cloth mask standards emerge as concerns
Demand for face masks has spiked in Victoria, but two key issues are emerging.
Can JobKeeper 2.0 compete with Lockdown 2.0?
The government is announcing the next round of income support measures as Melbourne returns to lockdown. What does this ...
McDonald’s, KFC staff now required to wear masks – could supermarkets be next?
The change comes as major US retailers announce face mask requirements for customers.
South Australia scraps virus trading hours
SA Treasurer Rob Lucas says the extended trading hours for shops during the coronavirus pandemic will come to an end thi...
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