There is lots of good stuff in QVM’s
2019/20 Business Plan. E-commerce and grocery delivery partnership, new Licensing
& Leasing Framework, and adjusting trading hours are some of those, but the
one that caught the eye of many was “Reviewing the layout of the Upper Market Open Sheds”.
Traders have been urging measures to
correct the gaps in the Upper Market caused by departing traders. The retail
recession is creating havoc in retail precincts worldwide and re-configuring our
Upper market could be the perfect opportunity to make some improvements,
restore the buzz necessary for good trading, introduce some entertainment
elements, and prepare our market for the future.
We could use this opportunity to try
some new layouts, maybe introducing more permanent structures, and perhaps
experimenting with different stall formats that offer more flexibility.
The retail recession is causing retailers
worldwide to reassess, experiment, and come up with better ways. QVM and its Traders have a great
opportunity to do the same.