May 30, 2011
Source: Herald Sun
Story By: Nick Leys
THE nation's leading retailers want to open whenever they like, except for key holidays, to counter spending by Australians through overseas websites.
Other than Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning, major retailers want to set their own operating hours to compete with 24/7 online shopping.
In a submission to the Productivity Commission, the Australian National Retailers Association (ANRA) has argued for immediate government intervention to "level the playing field" for its members, who include Harvey Norman, Bunnings, David Jones, Coles and Woolworths.
The submission warns "the wrong policy settings could result in the globalisation of the retail sector seriously threatening the viability of Australian retailers and the jobs of many Australians".
To read the full story, follow this link: www.news.com.au/business/shops-fight-for-flexible-opening-hours-to-compete-with-internet-trade/story-e6frfm1i-1226065341094
