Peter Sheppard’s Post

What a lovely way to greet customers at the door. Seen at the famous Daylesford food Empoium and homewares store. One of the best retail experiences I have ever seen in multiple trip seeking out world class retail.

It will be interesting to watch the points of difference close the gap as these two giants will , I believe, eventually merge into one. Target has lists its edge of quality affordability in fashion and is now just another discount dds.

Very good results from both supermarkets last week with sales and profit increases beyond expected levels. This for a number of reasons including good sales growth, from increased market share ex SMEs, about double inflation price growth as witnessed by the in the increase of gross profit, and the continued expansion of range and offers. The market share growth is a concern for specialty retail and how they compete in a tough market.

Interesting data on supermarket performance in a tightening consumer market place. Also how consumers are stretching their dollars. Are you adjusting your retai strategies accordingly. Call us for a free chat on the latest retail trends and what you can do to maintain your business.

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Is our morning coffee now an essential spending item at $1,500 to $2,000 per year each?

This seems like a strange decision. Keen to see reasoning and outcomes. Has Brett Blundy overpaid in the purchase of the company at this stage of the retail cycle?

This is very encouraging for retail in general and smaller independents in particular. Well done