Talking Shop provides our merchant customers with relevant industry updates and insights to help manage their business more effectively. In this edition we look at boosting sales, reducing chargebacks, keeping customer data safe and transitioning to PIN authorisation. > Read More
Montague Fresh fought off tough competition to win the prestigious Woolworths 2013 Supplier of the Year Award. Ray Montague and his son Scott discuss the key to their success and how things have changed during their 50-year relationship with Woolworths. > Read More
Recent improved momentum in online sales stall in February – with trends weaker for most categories – strength remains in Groceries & Liquor, but Personal & Recreational Goods and Daily Deals contract. Online spending up to $15 billion in the past year. > Read More
NAB’s daily update from our Financial Markets economists of overnight market developments including interest rates, FX and commodities, as well as the outlook for today and the rest of the week. > Read More
At its first bi-monthly Monetary policy statement for 2014-15, the RBI maintained the policy Repo rate at 8%, as expected. India’s headline inflation indicators have improved with easing vegetable prices, although the Core CPI remained sticky at 8%, reflecting high prices for services. > Read More
View by
-
Robots at your service
Robots are on the march. Most of them work on assembly lines, building cars, making electronic devices and processing food, drugs and chemicals. But robots are spreading beyond the factory – a trend that will accelerate in 2014. > Read More -
A fresh look at Australia in the Asian Century
Australia’s role in securing the food, water and supply chains of Asia will be dependent on our ability to embrace change and innovation. Dr. Ken Henry looks at the opportunities that exist for Australian businesses in the Asian century. > Read More -
China Economic Update – 17 April 2014
There were few surprises in the latest Chinese data release, with the weakening trends evident since the latter part of last year continuing into the first quarter of 2014, with slower economic growth, comparatively soft industrial production and investment data continuing > Read MoreBy Gerard Burg -
The world in figures: IT software and services
Software and services firms will have a good year in 2014 according to The Economist Intelligence Unit. Software spending by businesses and government will rise by 6.2%, while the canny consultants who explain how to use the stuff will enjoy revenue gain of 5.7%. > Read More -
Quarterly Business Survey – March 2014
Business confidence eased from its recent high but remained elevated in the March quarter. Business conditions were soft, but are now much better than 6-months earlier. Forward indicators point to further modest improvements over coming months. > Read More -
Quarterly Australian Residential Property Survey – Q1 2014
Housing market sentiment lifted slightly in Q1 2014 as sentiment improved in SA/NT and NSW, but softened in Victoria and WA. The outlook for house prices strengthened in all states except Victoria, with Queensland showing the biggest gains in the next 1-2 years. > Read More -
MLC Quarterly Australian Wealth Sentiment Survey & Special Report – Q1 2014
In a break with tradition, young people are taking a more active interest in their superannuation with the 30-49 year old group being the most concerned about planning for retirement, according to the latest quarterly MLC Wealth Sentiment Survey. > Read MoreBy Alan Oster -
Boost sales without discounting
Discount sales strategies have become commonplace across Australia as cost-conscious consumers are herded into shops by big signs promising reductions and great deals. But here are five strategies to boost your local sales without slashing prices. > Read MoreBy Talking Shop
