50 years ago, on 3 April 1973, the GS1 barcode was created and changed the world forever. Industry leaders in the grocery sector agreed on a single universal standard for product identification: a barcode. This early collaboration led to the establishment of regional industry groups that would eventually merge and become the GS1 global organisation of today.
As we move further into the first quarter of 2023, and with energy prices across Australia still volatile many businesses like yours have undoubtedly experienced increased costs as a result of rising wholesale prices.
Mentoring is based on developing a reliable, positive, and supportive relationship that encourages people to develop to their fullest potential. Find out more about the Retail Mentors program, an influential retail industry network that is built on forming life-changing connections, sharing expertise, and providing the tools to empower all, to thrive within this dynamic industry.
Public holidays vary by state and territory, as do the trading restrictions that apply on these days. You can find a list of the public holidays to be observed in 2023 each state and territory by clicking one of the links below.
The pandemic continues to impact every facet of retail from customer behaviour to retail operations. To help retailers keep pace with this ever-changing landscape and plan for tomorrow, the 2023 NRF Innovation Lab showcased new technologies that will help retailers meet these new and ever-changing challenges.
Digital transformation is having a significant impact on the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Fast Casual Dining industry like never before. The shift to technology driven by restaurants’ response to the pandemic. Customers are driving their own ‘customer journey’, and they are embracing technology to decide what they want, where they want it and when they want it.
The NRF Retail Big Show kicked off in New York this morning with an insightful conversation between Walmart’s U.S. president and CEO John Furner, along with Harvard Business School’s Dr. James Cash.
Click on this link for a national overview of trading hours over the Christmas and New Years period. For states that have regulated trading hours, here are links to information
In August, we prepared an update on the new model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work, and explained why retailers should take note of the new Code. Since this update, NSW and QLD have introduced new workplace laws detailing employer duties to identify, prevent, and manage psychosocial risks. Similar laws are pending in VIC and are due to commence in early 2023.
Retail sales continued to strengthen in September, with $35.1 billion spent in stores and online – an increase of 17.9% on a year ago and up 0.6% compared to the previous month according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
