http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/ en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@giftguideonline.com.au (The Editor) http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LPIAOCIKPF http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/02/article/Eeni-meeni-miini-moh-celebrates-10th-birthday/LPIAOCIKPF.html Funky childrens wear brand eeni meeni miini moh has racked up 10 years in business and will celebrate by unveiling its new Autumn Winter collection. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:31:26 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/NNBOXTROYP http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Online-store-launched-to-help-kids-get-into-bed/NNBOXTROYP.html A Melbourne mum has created a kids bedding web shop inspired by her frustration when trying to get her children to sleep. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:50:59 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BWRHDORXFJ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Big-Balloon-appointed-local-distributor-for-Peppa-Pig/BWRHDORXFJ.html Toy supplier Big Balloon has signed on as the distributor for toy products relating to popular kids TV series Peppa Pig. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:21:14 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BWRGPAHMCB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Precious-pieces/BWRGPAHMCB.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:53:51 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/HGUCBURYXC http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Cool-jewels/HGUCBURYXC.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:31 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/IAAYYLVDCE http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Fluffy-bunny/IAAYYLVDCE.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:49:31 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZHYUEXUWEY http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Baby-elephant-walk/ZHYUEXUWEY.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:18:10 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/NUVNFYKFXW http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Shoe-tags/NUVNFYKFXW.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:16:35 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/VMKKAQXSUX http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Minty-fresh/VMKKAQXSUX.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:14:47 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/YXOWNLMJZB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Cant-fight-progress/YXOWNLMJZB.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:08:08 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LWJUPGGYXR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Make-your-mark/LWJUPGGYXR.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:06:14 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/KRUAWXUVML http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Cute-pieces/KRUAWXUVML.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:03:46 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZKVBDLUUOR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Can-you-find-him/ZKVBDLUUOR.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:16 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/JAAZCCPUPP http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Thumbs-up-thumbs-down/JAAZCCPUPP.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:58:32 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/MYDXGQMCLD http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Business-as-usual/MYDXGQMCLD.html Given the negativity surrounding the retail sector you'd be forgiven for thinking the 2011 Melbourne Gift Fairs would be a non-event. But as Rachael Gavin discovers, the reality was anything but. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:03:45 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/NWPOYVNMOC http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/02/01/article/Food-for-thought/NWPOYVNMOC.html Coffee and gourmet food culture has grown in popularity over the past few years. Retailers have started to pick up on this and spiced up traditional lifestyle stores with a cafe. Rachael Gavin visits three shop/cafes to discover the trend for herself. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:53 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/MMWHWOTFXU http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Lend-Lease-unveils-shopping-centre-app/MMWHWOTFXU.html Lend Lease has released iPhone Apps to help consumers get more out of its shopping centres. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:20 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/QAPJZRRHOV http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/The-aftermath/QAPJZRRHOV.html Retail is a hard industry at the best of times but for shop owners in Queensland, last summer's catastrophic weather brought with it the toughest of challenges. Rachael Gavin finds out how two retailers coped with the impact of Cyclone Yasi. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:16:31 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/HBQYMHMVCC http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/I-dreamed-a-dream/HBQYMHMVCC.html Greg Ollerhead is proof that you shouldn't always listen to what everyone else has to say about your ideas and dreams. Marion Gerritsen talks to the man behind OneWorld Collection who has made his dream a reality and created a successful business while at Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:39:44 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ASTPJWOKAK http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Eco-logic/ASTPJWOKAK.html Consumers are constantly bombarded with messages about reducing their waste and using fewer resources, but the search for products which fit the bill can be hard and fruitless. When Jenny Tranter realised it was harder than it should be, her online retail Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:15:54 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/JPJTGFVZWD http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Doing-it-for-the-kids/JPJTGFVZWD.html For many people children are their inspiration when starting up a new business. Rachael Gavin spoke to three companies about their ventures. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:18:33 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/HNODRTOFDY http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Does-it-come-from-a-land-down-under/HNODRTOFDY.html Walking down supermarket aisles and browsing store shelves it can be hard to tell which products are Australian made and which are from Australian owned companies. Rachael Gavin finds out how to pick local from foreign. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:01:16 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/WVQBRZOQVF http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/31/article/Reed-Gift-Fairs-launches-new-seminar-series/WVQBRZOQVF.html This week's Melbourne trade show will play host to Reed Gift Fairs' new seminar series The Road to Success. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:15:36 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/MXERACKMVJ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Theatre-Imports-embraces-colour-for-new-range/MXERACKMVJ.html While known for its silver aluminium pieces Theatre Imports will inject some colour to its product offering when it launches new range Sugar. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:30 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ORKWJKTUWR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/30/article/Play-time-takes-centre-stage-at-toy-fair/ORKWJKTUWR.html Retailers looking for the latest bits and pieces to keep little ones and the young at heart occupied are urged to check out the Australian Toy, Hobby and Nursery Fair in March. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:50 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/HUNVGVUEIQ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/25/article/Retailers-stock-up-for-Chinese-New-Year/HUNVGVUEIQ.html With the Year of the Dragon upon us, retailers have been busy stocking their shelves with related product for Chinese New Year. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:24:10 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/FHETYEBUVX http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/24/article/Oxfam-Christmas-sales-top-previous-year/FHETYEBUVX.html Oxfam retail stores and Oxfam Unwrapped have recorded a rise in sales over the Christmas period despite concerns the retail downturn would affect spending. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:51 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/YLZUMBGPRZ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/23/article/Design-Mode-International-takes-over-distribution-of-Royal-VKB/YLZUMBGPRZ.html Design Mode International is the new distributor for Dutch brand Royal VKB after taking over from Milk and Sugar, which wants to concentrate on developing its own brands. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:41:10 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ILDQJEBCWL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/20/article/Pumpkin-Patch-appoints-administrators-to-UK-retail-operations/ILDQJEBCWL.html Pumpkin Patch's UK subsidiary, which operates 36 stores, has been placed into administration after a review conducted by the company and external advisors. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:41:55 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/GKSKQAFXUB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/20/article/Trendtastic-to-distribute-Thumbs-Up-down-under/GKSKQAFXUB.html Trendtastic has been appointed the Australian distributor for UK gadget and toy company Thumbs Up. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:58:10 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LNALAJRZPL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/19/article/Dreamfarm-opens-US-office/LNALAJRZPL.html Australian kitchenware brand Dreamfarm has furthered its reach into the global market with the opening of its San Francisco office. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:06:43 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/MKTTBGGITO http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/18/article/Care--Share-Products-unveils-new-Japanese-inspired-range/MKTTBGGITO.html Care & Share Products will use the February gift fair in Sydney to launch its new collection - the Signature range - from its Empowering the Poor brand. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:34:50 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ZRBGOSKRWH http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/18/article/Australian-interiors-blog-named-one-to-watch-in-2012/ZRBGOSKRWH.html A locally written interiors blog has made the Probloggers top 20 bloggers to watch in 2012 list. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:29:30 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LEVLFVLGNP http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/18/article/Customers-diversification-key-for-small-business-in-2012/LEVLFVLGNP.html Strengthening customer relationships and expanding business development activities will be the key objectives for Australian business owners in 2012, according to MYOB. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:06:42 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/DZUTVEMUZQ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/16/article/McPhersons-Limited-acquires-personal-care-brand-announces-demerger/DZUTVEMUZQ.html McPherson's Limited has made a conditional agreement to buy the brands and inventory of Cosmex International for $5.9 million to help boost its position in the personal care market. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:03:48 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/UZTHZZQCBU http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/16/article/Carte-Blanche-Greetings-opens-Australian-firm/UZTHZZQCBU.html UK based company Carte Blanche Greetings has established an Australian subsidiary to supply its brands to the local market. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:00:18 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/MUSMDGPHZL http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/13/article/Retailers-urged-to-visit-Home--Giving-Fair-on-Saturday-to-avoid-music-festival-c/MUSMDGPHZL.html The Australian Gifts and Homewares Association has advised retailers to make their visit to the Sydney Home & Giving Fair on Saturday February 25 with increased crowds expected on Sunday February 26 because of the Soundwave music event. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:41:09 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LECMYZLOEP http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/13/article/ACCC-fines-Furniture-Galore-over-advertising/LECMYZLOEP.html Furniture Galore has been hit with a total of $19,800 in fines and agreed to publish corrective notices after advertised savings were found to be misleading to consumers. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:35:11 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/ROALAUISVZ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/12/article/Pandora-shifts-direction-to-branded-retail/ROALAUISVZ.html Pandora has closed around 100 wholesale accounts in Australia and New Zealand as part of a change in direction to focus more on fully branded concept stores. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:49:32 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BUHCRDMUNR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/12/article/Until-takes-on-new-US-sustainable-drink-bottle-brand/BUHCRDMUNR.html Lifestyle product wholesaler Until has been appointed distributor of US company S'well, which has given insulated stainless steel water bottles a sleek makeover. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:43:20 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/CSNKQVNKKM http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/11/article/Old-School-Industries-makes-new-from-old/CSNKQVNKKM.html A new homewares and furniture business has taken up-cycling to a new level by transforming pre-loved furniture into funky, modern designs. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:57:49 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/OKBROEYYSQ http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/11/article/Walker-Books-named-official-partner-for-National-Year-of-Reading/OKBROEYYSQ.html Australia's leading children's publisher, Walker Books, has announced its partnership with National Year of Reading 2012. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:52:32 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/PYFNSOWZII http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/11/article/Retail-trade-figures-disappointing/PYFNSOWZII.html While the November and December interest rate cuts were welcomed with open arms by retailers at the end of last year, it didn't change consumer attitudes as the latest ABS retail trade figures reveal retail turnover in November 2011 was flat. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:47:02 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/UPALZTRTKR http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/09/article/Gibson-Importing-teams-up-with-Aussie-artist-for-new-ranges/UPALZTRTKR.html Wholesaler Gibson Importing has joined forces with Australian artist Lisa Pollock for three product collections using her Blue Dragonfly, Magnolia and Heart and Soul Monks designs. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:01 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/BJQTXINNJY http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/09/article/Jasnor-extends-distribution-of-Giggle-and-Hoot-products/BJQTXINNJY.html Independent retailers will now be able to stock Giggle and Hoot products after wholesaler Jasnor extended distribution beyond ABC shops and centres. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:04:55 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/FWLISDNBCX http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/09/article/Lindt-Trading-to-distribute-Denby-Pottery-down-under/FWLISDNBCX.html Denby Pottery has appointed Lindt Trading as the exclusive importer of its products to Australia. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:10:14 +1100 http://www.giftguideonline.com.au////article/LAYICAYHOB http://www.giftguideonline.com.au/2012/01/09/article/Retailers-optimistic-about-post-Christmas-sales/LAYICAYHOB.html The Australian Retailers Association says most retailers are positive about the post Christmas spending season so far with consumers shopping steadily and waiting for big bargains. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:15:49 +1100