Boom Fizzles – it would
appear that the tourist inspired sales boom that occurred during the week after
Tuesday 27th December has been short lived with some dismal trading
being reported in the top end (Specialty Merchandise) over the last week. We
even have two reports of traders not making a sale during a trading day. The fickle
nature of retailing continues.
Heat Policy – older traders
who took advantage of the market’s heat policy and stayed away last Saturday (36 degree
forecast) can expect a visit from their category manager to confirm their leave
entitlement.
Angst Over Trading Days –
traders seem to be divided over taking leave on public holidays with a number
of traders upset that we are closing on Australia Day which falls on a
Thursday, a normal trading day.
More Angst Over Trading Days – a brief appearance on
the QVM website of a notice saying the market would be closed on Easter Sunday was
quickly removed thanks to a message from trader John Magno to CEO Malcolm
McCullough.
These sorts of trading arrangements are usually ironed
out in meetings between Trader Representatives and management but with the
transition to the new Trader Representative Committee being delayed, the
communication channels have suffered.
Language Test – a number of
traders have found it necessary to use their limited knowledge of foreign
languages as the market gets a welcome influx of international tourists. Visitors
to the tennis seem to come from all parts of the globe and it is interesting
that no matter where they come from, the phrase “Any cheaper?” is universally
understood.
New Market Pavilion - public sessions have been organised to discuss the new temporary pavilion on Queen St. with representatives of the the renewal team and the pavilion architects on site at the Engagement Hub. Traders who have not caught up on the arrangements may wish to attend.
New Market Pavilion - public sessions have been organised to discuss the new temporary pavilion on Queen St. with representatives of the the renewal team and the pavilion architects on site at the Engagement Hub. Traders who have not caught up on the arrangements may wish to attend.
When: Wednesday 18 January, 5.30pm to 7pm
Saturday 21 January, 10am until noon
Where: Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal Information Hub
452 Queen Street, Queen Victoria Market
(Opposite the customer car park)
Saturday 21 January, 10am until noon
Where: Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal Information Hub
452 Queen Street, Queen Victoria Market
(Opposite the customer car park)