Market
Responds To Terrorist Activity
The horrific
experience of a terrorist attack in London overnight might have happened
thousands of kilometres away but the location, a public market, brings the event
to our doorstep. We understand that QVM management responded this morning by
seeking local terrorism advice, increasing our own security presence, and briefing
Market Officers and TRC Representatives. The official advice was – “At this
stage there is no direct threat to Australia and therefore no increase to our
current threat level.”
New POD
Tenant
Henry has
taken over the POD in C Shed and looks forward to working his way through the
new display options. Henry has experience with alternative retail displays. He
expressed some concern at the number of empty stalls surrounding the POD last
Sunday.
Tough Times.
Business
levels are a constant source of discussion between traders and this week was no
exception. A split AFL round and no football in Melbourne on Friday night probably
did explain the smaller crowds but complaints about poor business were widespread. We understand that two more traders left the
market over the last week.
Not Enough Comments From Females
Trader input is the lifeblood of websites like Victraders and every article we publish is inspired by traders through their comments either formally or in conversation. We received one complaint this week that most of the comments on Victraders come from male traders and it was time the imbalance was addressed. We agree, and comments are most welcome from all traders, their partners, and workers.