Retail report

Landlords are taking advantage of tough times to renew and expand their properties.

In this series

Special Reports 02 Nov 2011

Retail property majors sink their money into centres despite spending slowdown

Investment worth tens of millions of dollars has been slated for a number of Perth's shopping centres as owners bank on a retail revival.

Retail 02 Nov 2011

With confidence down, feel-good factor in play as services take centre stage

WESTERN Australia's super-charged resources sector has provided little protection for retailers battling to overcome sagging consumer sentiment and a shift from spending to saving.

Special Reports 02 Nov 2011

Price cutting diminishes service quality

WHEN the water-cooler talk turns to shopping, there are two big topics that no-one ever seems to tire of – online bargains and bad service.

Special Reports 02 Nov 2011

Internet retail drives creative marketing

WHEN billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey launched a bid to get GST imposed on online purchases less than $1,000, he unwittingly provided a major publicity boost for internet shopping in Australia.&nb