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Lessons Learnt from Yahoo

After four months in the business, Yahoo’s CEO Scott Thompson was uncovered as having falsely declared a computer science degree on his resume. Week after the discover Yahoo’s board of directors made the decision to fire Thompson and even look to drive out some of it’s own. The future of the business is uncertain and it’s leaving investor’s wondering how it will effect their potential earnings.

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Tony’s Famous Tomato Relish

Megan from Retailworld brought in her father’s famous Tomato Relish this morning – cant wait for this treat!

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Lindt - Behind the scenes

The Hospoworld Melbourne team were invited to be part of Lindt’s international advertising campaign! Here’s a behind the scenes look.

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Sales without discounting - the solution is easier than you think

Is constant ‘sales–mode’ successful? Is it really the fault of the penny pinching customer?

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Good bye Bricks and Mortar, hello Bricks and Clicks!

The face of retail is changing. It’s no longer about stores or online shopping; successful retailers are combining both to give consumers what they want.  Although people argue for either case, the future of retail lies in being able to engage with both mediums successfully and harmoniously.

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The 9 Elements of Highly Effective Employee Praise

A couple of simple tips to EFFECTIVELY praise your employees. It only takes a couple of seconds to read and has some great take away points.

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Networks & Contacts: the only way forward

Click here to read John Caldwell’s recent blog from www.itsallaboutretail.com

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Apple Apps

According to the latest release - more than 25 billion apps have been downloaded from Apple’s App Store. AND - apparently tomorrow we’ll see the iPad 3! Exciting!

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Through the Roof

Retailworld CEO, John Caldwell gives his opinion on the online retail space.

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Retail Food Group buys Pizza Capers

Owner of Brumby’s, Donut King, and Michel’s add’s Pizza Caper to it’s list.

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Penfolds Moving Further Upmarket

In the wake of announcing its increased profit, Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has revealed a new strategy to elevate the Penfolds brand. The new approach will see Australia’s most respected wine brand increasing in price across the range, supported by more availability of matured vintages and a staggered release strategy.

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Virtual Shopping - looking at the future

Woolworths is the latest in a string of retailers looking to make shopping with them as easy as a couple of clicks, This takes it to a whole new level!

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If The Shoe Fits!

Claims for Workplace Bullying have grown exponentially over the past few years. Worksafe Victoria alone saw around 6000 claims put forward in 2010 – 2011. Of those, only 10% were referred to the Bullying Response Unit. I’m not trying to belittle those who put forward the other 90% of claims, but a report that states reasons like “being dismissed after assaulting a manager, missing out on a pay rise or not being invited to a work party” as statements of claim does make you think about these ambit claims and the individuals making them.

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If The Shoe Fits!

Claims for Workplace Bullying have grown exponentially over the past few years. Worksafe Victoria alone saw around 6000 claims put forward in 2010 – 2011. Of those, only 10% were referred to the Bullying Response Unit. I’m not trying to belittle those who put forward the other 90% of claims, but a report that states reasons like “being dismissed after assaulting a manager, missing out on a pay rise or not being invited to a work party” as statements of claim does make you think about these ambit claims and the individuals making them.

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In Sydney? Great News for Pizza Lovers!

Gourmet Pizza Brand ‘Pizza Capers’ plans an extra 25 new stores this year!

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Rundle Mall Open

Adelaide has welcomed the opening of Rundle Mall!

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Looking good for Starbucks

Passing on some positive news for Starbucks as reported in Inside Retailing

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International hospitality

Our Hospoworld Melbourne Director, Julie Hoffman Green took some great pictures while on her travels. Our international counterparts look just as yummy as here in Australia!

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Inertia - Today is the most important day of your career

Some inspirational words to kick start your new year, in the wise words of the Retailworld Resourcing Group General Manager Doug Downer

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Inertia - Today is the most important day of your career

Some inspirational words to kick start you into the New Year, in the wise words of the Retailworld Group General Manager Doug Downer.

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Kmart Good Samaritans

It’s the time of year where Christmas spirit kicks in and we see random acts of kindness. This years there’s a new trend in retail - and Kmart in the US is feeling the positive effects!

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Myer Closing in Canberra

Myer Tuggeranong, Canberra, to close it’s doors. Staff will be retained

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A Futuristic Look for McDonald’s

One of McDonald’s newest restaurants is re-setting the potential design of future restaurants. The fast food chain’s Doveton store, referred to as the ‘restaurant of the future’, is the first-of-its-kind and is the 856th McDonald’s restaurant to open in Australia.

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Positive News for Retailers this Christmas

Looking in the news, there’s a lot of negativity surrounding retail sales this year. Sales are expected to increase on last year’s sales, but still not to the levels it hit a few years ago. So here’s some positive news…

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The Morning After Christmas

Let’s be honest - one of the best things about Christmas Day is the fact that you can eat whatever you want and not feel too guilty. It’s a right to have a taste of everything on offer, and then some. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner and all the snacks and drinks you can fit in as well! Here’s some great tips on the morning after, and how to feed those cravings!

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No Jobs? What a Crock!

In our industry we meet all types and for the most part we are fortunate that we deal with hard working Australians who want and need a job however this is not the case with all.

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Save yourself the trouble and get someone else to do it

If you are beginning the job searching process, consider using a recruitment agency! And don’t forget, it’s free!

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Retail Spending Rises

Economists say recent figures show retail spending growth is on trend, but homebuyers appear spooked by uncertain economic factors.

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New Trampoline for kids

Trampoline Gelato, has opened its 12th store at Melbourne’s new Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).

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Heart Strings or purse strings? What sells at Christmas

Interesting view on Christmas advertising - have a look at the different approaches retailers are taking this year.

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Cyber Monday

As a shopper, Black Friday sounds amazing! As a retailer, it means lower profit margins, but more sales. So what’s Cyber Monday all about?

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Speaking of creating new jobs…

It’s not exactly the kind of recruitment we do, but a great story all the same!

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Are you guilty of ‘re-gifting?’

Coming into the Christmas season, gift buying is at it’s peak for shoppers. What will you buy to make sure your present isn’t a statistic of re-girfting? According to this article popcorn makers, electric pepper grinders and Christmas novelty’s are a few of the number one items people are looking to pass on!

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It’s all in the decoration

No matter how fabulous an event is, let’s be honest: what makes a GREAT event, as opposed to a good event is all in the decorations, food and drinks!

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Hope ‘no strategy’ for Christmas

Great article from Inside Retailing with tips for retailers on how to engage their customers over the festive season. “Retailers have always been prepared to bring Christmas spirit to their customers. For it to be magic, it now needs more than tinsel and carols,”

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Qantas - Bungle or Heroes, and what’s this got to do with retail.

Well this blog is bound to get the biggest reaction of all to date. Many people have passionate opinions on the recent Qantas dispute, especially those who were actually stranded during the airline’s shut down including one fellow writer, a professional it would seem who commented it was like being invited to a BBQ by a mate and having the door slammed in your face, very Un-Australian. REALLY ???

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Flocking to our shores - but are they the right ones?

Check out the latest blog post from CEO of Retailworld Resourcing Group, John Caldwell

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Looking for something delicious?

That time of the day, when you just crave something amazingly yummy. Have I got the answer for you!

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Online Spending

We all know that online spending is on the rise. But what does it mean, and how far will it go??

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Noodle Market in Hyde Park

Hospoworld Sydney Director Claudia Lynn hit the Noodle Market in Hypde Park yesterday. They’re around from the 10th - 14th October, make sure you check them out!

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Cake bake for a sweet cause

Heart warming story posted on www.onfood.com.au today. See the story below!

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Melbourne’s St Kilda - the best place for pastrys!

Walking through St Kilda, it’s hard to go past the variety of delicious looking restaurants and cafes, but most of all… the cake stores!!!

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Bucking the downhill trend! Ola Zara

Retailworld CEO, John Caldwell has started a new blog site www.itsallaboutretail.com. You’ll find his first blog post below!

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t&cs

We’re looking for Melbourne’s most fashionable retail candidate! Win 2 VIP ticketsto Derby Day!

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Love blogs? Have I got news for you!

Retail news and views as well as controversial views on what’s going on in the global market. www.itsallaboutretail.com

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Apple iPhone 4S release

There’s always a lot of hype about new Apple products, but what do you think about the latest release?

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In Sydney? Fan of MasterChef?

WIN the ultimate foodie experience! Bought to you by Westfield and MasterChef LIVE

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There’s never too many times to hear this….

Chocolate is good for you! A popular topic - but something that I’m quite happy to hear about!

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Love Domino’s check this out!

Domino’s founder to start burger delivery

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Congratulations Myer!

Myer Melbourne has been recognised as the World’s best new department store!

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Looking to kick start your career?

Retailworld is looking for a superstar to join our Melbourne office in an internship programme!

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Taste of Melbourne

Did you make it along? Some of the Hospoworld team did, and I’m please to report that it was DELICIOUS!

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Rubber soled shoes and retail right now

I found this story on insideretailing.com.au - insteresting read on the winners and strugglers in retail

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Aroma Festival

Claudia Lynn, Director of Hospoworld Sydney, spent Sunday at the Aroma Festival. Check out some of her photos! It looks delicious!

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Westfield Give Ability

Westfield, along with Australian and International celebrities have created temporary pop-up stores to raise money for Cerebral Palsy.

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Westfield - hello premium food brands!

Westfield is definitly upping it’s game in the world of premium food brands. First Melbourne, and now Sydney!

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Retailworld - Recruiting In LA

Retailworld CEO, John Caldwell, is off to LA on a specialist recruitment venture for one of Australia’s largest companies

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Top Retail CEO Goes Undercover

Worksafe Victoria has launched the Skeleton Project - where CEO’s go undercover to get a better understanding of safety from a workers perspective.

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LinkedIn

100 Million reasons to join

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Melbourne Fashion Festival

The L’oreal Fashion Festival is well underway… and better than ever!

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What we do

Incase you’re new to our site - here’s a bit about what we do!

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Australia Key to Growth

Specialist eyewear retailer Luxottica has posted 9% growth for the end of 2010

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Hey Big Spenders!

Find out who’s spening up large online

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Rents are rising

So what does it mean for retailers?

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Online Sale Site

There’s a new retail sale site coming to the market

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Crown Retailer of the Year

Who took out the award last night?

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Christmas Season

Retailers not expecting miracle sales

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Boardroom for Hire

Perfect location for your next conference or meeting!

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Christmas Shopping

Looking good for retailers!

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Are you Green?

Looking for Australia’s greenest retailer - think it could be you?

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Toys R Us

What’s popular in the world of toys?

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Westfield Syndey

Introducing… it’s first suite of restaurants and food suites.

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Authentics Online

New online store launched

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Interview Gold

Succeed in your next interview! 97% would recommend this programme!

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Woolworths

“Sustainability at the heart of our business practices”

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SEEK SARA Awards

Voting has started - we need your help!

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Plastic Bag Ban

Northern Territory facing plastic bag ban

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Who’s spending the most?

Latest results could surprise you!

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Online Retailing

Tips on attracting and retaining customers

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Consumer Buying Patterns

Has the recession affected how we shop?

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SEEK SARA Awards 2010

We need your help!

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Online Marketing

Increase in online marketing spend forecast for Australia

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Father’s Day

Big sales expected for retailers for Father’s Day this year

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Australian Salary Survey

Have a look at the latest salary survey results set out by location

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Retailers hoping for Liberal win

Modern awards policy, unemployment and a difficult environment for retailers

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Warning of Youth Unemployment Rise

The election is upon us, what will happen to retail?

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Sky News Business

Thought about a career in retail? Find out more by watching the latest on Sky News - Business

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