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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...
New phase of income support to be announced this month
The Prime Minister has reassured businesses facing the scheduled end of JobKeeper in September that more support is comi...
“Very disappointing”: Melbourne lockdown comes just as retailers were starting to recover
Here's how one business is handling the return to stage 3 restrictions.
In a post-pandemic world, all the signs are pointing downwards
The likelihood of a quick turnaround is slim, contributor Jared Dickson argues.
What you need to ask yourself about your post-Covid strategy
Contributor Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis shares the key questions retailers should be asking themselves.
Bike sales in ANZ skyrocket during COVID-19 lockdown
How three ANZ bike brands performed during the pandemic.
Consumer advocate calls out retailers for price gouging during Covid
A national survey by Choice found that 1 in 3 Australians felt the impact of price hikes in March.
A coronavirus Christmas tale
Contributor Jemma Caprioli considers how the global pandemic will impact the most important on the retail calendar.
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