‘Big box’ retailers are responding to changing economic conditions, savvy online operators and shifting consumer preferences, renewing physical store models in a bold bid to stay front of mind with customers. As consumers become increasingly comfortable purchasing larger and more expensive goods online, industry players
The obligation on business to manage workplace risks continues to expand and present more complex and costly considerations.Latest statistics from Safe Work Australia show that work-related injury and disease cost the Australian economy $61.8 billion, representing 4.1% of GDP. The majority of the cost (95%)
Kevin Fogarty, Director In 2012 Kevin joined Stockland as an accountant in the commercial property team before moving into a leasing analyst role. Here he developed a love for retail and a became a leasing executive working on a broad range of assets across NSW. In
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] From one humble store on Grote Street in Adelaide to 116 stores across the nation, Beaumont Tiles have made their name in the building and renovation market, landing the label of Australia’s largest tile and bathroomware retailer. The around 700-person strong workforce services their customers with
Zac Fried, LFRA President and Executive Deputy Chairman, Spotlight Group Zac is the Executive Deputy Chairman of Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH). Established in 1973, SGH owns four major and iconic Australian retail brands: Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe and Mountain Designs. The group also controls one of
Philippa Kelly is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the LFRA, a position she commenced more than 13 years ago. Australia’s Large Format Retail sector accounts for a massive $80.7 billion per annum in sales, which equates to more than $1 in every $4 of
Glen Robinson, LFRA Alternate Director & CEO, Beacon Lighting Glen Robinson has been with Beacon Lighting for 26 years. Glen started in the Storeroom as a young man back in 1994 when Beacon Lighting only had 10 stores. He progressed onto the shop floor in Sales,
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2019 is Ian Robinson’s 50th year working for Beacon Lighting. When asked about the secret to the success of the Beacon Lighting empire Ian said: “It takes a while, and some are slower learners than others, but eventually you learn to delegate as you get a
Ocean shipping has always been the choice for businesses looking for both a low-cost and a low-carbon transport mode. Now it is set to become even more eco-friendly with new international regulations mandating the use of cleaner fuels. Cargo ships will have to reduce the amount
Ian Scott Robinson – LFRA Director & Executive Chairman, Beacon Lighting Since commencing at Beacon Lighting in 1969 and then purchasing the company in 1975 Mr. Robinson has been the major shareholder and currently holds the position of Executive Chairman since July 2013 of Beacon Lighting.