Leasing inquiry lacking

Screen Shot 2015-04-10 at 8.53.36 amIn this week’s Inside Retail PREMIUM, a Senate inquiry into retail tenancy leasing has copped criticism for its lack of opinion, skirting the main issues.

Meanwhile, retailers are still reeling from the Easter long weekend, with many scrambling to recoup their losses after being hit with heavy penalty rates over the pubic holidays. Claire Hibbit speaks to the key voices in the great retail penalty rates debate following the break.

Bras N Things has revealed its priorities moving forward, an online retailer is pleased with the growth of one of its newest e-commerce babies, and a US brand new to Australia is expecting a pick up in sales.

OPSM stores have a new fitout and focus, while Michael Baker lists his top eight tips for not sabotaging yourself with bad real estate decisions when expanding overseas.

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