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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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