Two years on from the introduction of Sunday trading in WA, we look at how the market is faring. A new report from the WA Independent Grocers Association reveals some shocking retailer opinions and business performances, while an advocate for Sunday trade’s introduction tells a different tale. It used to be David Jones in the spotlight for its woes, but with all quiet on the DJs front under its new ownership, Myer has been shunted into the limelight, with another exec exiting stage
left and others left squinting into the stage lights.
Michael Hill is upping the ante on its newest project, and Sydney has gone sweet on a new Darlinghurst concept merging several lifestyle sectors.
There’s a week for everything, so this week we look at what the Salvos have done for National Op Shop Week, while our weekly store design profile is a shop worth Instagramming.
Michael Paul, chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia, takes us through the ins and outs of the new Competition and Consumer Amendment in Industry Word, and Jon Bird finds convenience is king.
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