The three problems that landed Shoes of Prey in trouble, according to Bernie Brookes
Former Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes explains why he believes Shoes of Prey ran into troubles, calling out price, range and lead times.
Christmas retail planning in full swing: What you can do to prepare your business
With under 100 days to go until Christmas retailers are preparing for the most crucial time of the year. What can you do to prepare your business?
“The real heroes”: Why Kathmandu is paying 1,800 employees $1,000 bonuses this year
HR experts have applauded outdoor retailer Kathmandu for rewarding its staff after posting a record year of profit growth.
‘I saw it coming’: Financial pressures on farmers blamed for strawberry sabotage
The strawberry needle sabotage was preceded by crushing financial pressures that left many farmers unable to sell this season’s oversupply of fruit.
“Boring as batshit”: Why former Myer boss Bernie Brookes thinks retailers need to change
Department stores like Myer and David Jones have lost sight of what made them unique, according to retail veteran Bernie Brookes.
Strawberry recall sparks fear for independents, but one supermarket owner says sales have increased
A nationwide recall of sabotaged strawberries has the industry on edge, although it doesn't appear to be worrying some shoppers.
Australia’s next international supermarket Kaufland embarks on hiring spree ahead of launch
German supermarket giant Kaufland is looking to fill more than 30 roles, including senior managers and buyers, ahead of its Australian launch.
NSW Fair Trading takes online retailer Android Enjoyed to court after string of consumer complaints
Android Enjoyed is the subject of injunction proceedings by NSW Fair Trading after receiving hundreds of complaints about damaged goods and missed deliveries.
Woolworths tightens security after rewards scam targets hundreds of customers
A scam targeting Woolworths Rewards customers has prompted the supermarket giant to improve its account security measures.
Shoes of Prey and the pros and cons of mass customisation
In 2009, Shoes of Prey set out to make exactly the shoes its customers wanted, but their customised shoes failed to “truly crack mass market adoption”.
“Forced to move”: Sydney fashion brand The Social Outfit turns to crowdfunding to secure its future
Faced with a 40% hike in its rental bill, The Social Outfit has appealed to the community through a crowdfunding campaign to secure its future.
“Simply misguided”: Amazon Australia hits back at warehouse “hellscape” claims by under-pressure workers
Amazon Australia has hit back at allegations about harsh working conditions reportedly experienced by some of the company's local warehouse workers.
