What’s next for Australian retailers?

Retail Industry Intelligence Unit

Retail Industry experts Simon Trivett and Gayle Dickerson share their insights in the latest Quarterly Retail Industry report, featuring a number of topical issues for retailers, as well as our summary of the latest retail statistics from publically available sources:

Top recommendations for Australian Retailers:

• Retail reflects on 2013 and makes predictions for the year ahead – page 2 
• 8 key factors to develop your retail business plan – page 4 
• Overview of the January ABS retail statistics and what it reveals about the industry – page 3 
• 6 tips to alleviate the pressures when rent becomes financially crippling – page 9 
• 4 simple ways to incentivise employees the tax savvy way – page 5 
• 6 steps to minimise risk following the new Privacy laws which commenced on 12 March – page 13

The report also explores:

• The challenges facing Australian retailers according to guest contributor, David Fletcher from StyleFocus 
• Insights from the fastest growing franchise in an interview with Ryan Barnes, Financial Controller of Zambrero Mexican

Download your copy of the report: Click here to download your copy of the report. Please contact Helina Lilley to discuss these and further insights on any of the topics within the report with Simon Trivett or Gayle Dickerson.

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Helina Lilley
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E helina.lilley@au.gt.com

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