Posts published in “Opinion”

‘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… Read more

The following assessment of the factors impacting specialist photo retailers in Australia was contributed by Ian Benjamin, who along with partner Sue Benjamin recently closed… Read more

Michael Coyne, (formerly Frontier Photographics, Darwin), argues that it’s a lessee’s market, and a great opportunity to get a better deal on your retail space:… Read more

June 2, 2011: Know what’s wrong with your retail business? Choice does: You’re charging too much and your customer service is lousy! ‘The pressure from… Read more

Tasmania photo specialist Bruce Smart put a few simple questions to his camera suppliers way back in January this year seeking clarification of measures contained… Read more

May 26, 2010: Maxwell International managing director, John Swainston’s submission to the Productivity Commission enquiry into Australian retailing, while providing one of the most comprehensive… Read more

May 26, 2011: The following contribution comes from a passionate and articulate photographer who has been following the current debate on the GST-free imports debate:… Read more

April 28, 2011: Several of the more independent-minded US-based writers on camera technology and photography got together this month for a wide-ranging exchange of views… Read more

April 7, 2011: ‘I read Photo Counter’s ‘Lemons – Make Lemonade’ article with interest, having experienced some challenges in maintaining our grip on the market… Read more

March 31, 2011: In the article from last issue in which we sought opinion about whether across-the-board price discounting a la Harveys and Big W… Read more