Well-known former Sydney minilab operator Rob Olson, and Paul Lelliott, Alice Springs Camera House, remind us of the days when Kodak was cock of the walk, the bull in the photo shop. They both argue that the catalyst for the … Continue reading
So 2012 is predicted to be a tough year for retail and the photo industry in particular? That would not qualify as news: the photo industry has done it tough year after year for the last four years at least, … Continue reading
To celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, enthusiast magazine Photo Review gathered its usual suspects together and asked them to pen ‘something interesting’ about the last 10 years. As the long-time sub-editor and a regular contributor, I was asked to write on … Continue reading
How do you know when Gerry Harvey has jetted into town? The engines on the private jet have stopped but you can still hear an annoying whining sound. (Attribution – Crikey reader’s comment.) He is so disillusioned with Harvey Norman’s prospects … Continue reading
John Swainston (managing director, Maxwell International) argues that retailers need to re-focus on what’s available to sell in anticipation of supply shortfalls in some camera models through to Christmas: Having two top-brand suppliers, Nikon and Sony, with their key consumer … Continue reading
The latest Canon Consumer Digital Lifestyle Index (Canon CDLI), released by Canon in partnership with GfK Retail and Technology, indicates that the spend with local retailers d on digital lifestyle products has fallen by almost half a billion dollars in … Continue reading
Chris Harris (Bay Park Photos, Port Macquarie) sees a healthy long-term future for specialist photo retailing in Australia, but only if retailers lift their game – and start working together. Bay Park Photos is a 64 square metre store in … Continue reading
Peter Michael, managing director of iconic Melbourne photo retailer, Michaels, puts some questions to Canon in response to its launch of a retailing website in competition with its customers: ‘For quite a number of years now, we have worked closely … Continue reading
A freeing up of shopping centre planning and zoning regulations; deregulation of trading hours; and a review of employee remuneration and work practices are the only three solid recommendations to come from the Productivity Commission‘s recently-tabled draft report into Australian … Continue reading
‘There is a need to look at some competition laws with real teeth,’ Senator Xenophon said, querying the ability of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) to exert pressure on the two retailers. ‘Unfortunately, there are many businesses that … Continue reading
