A Trader
reports a radio discussion on the ABC about Chapel St. Traders encouraging dogs
into their shops. The move is yet another unusual example of retailers trying
to attract customers back to high street shopping.
With later opening
times about to launch in the Upper Market, a Trader asks will parking vouchers
be available for Traders who arrive an hour later than normal?
A Trader suggests
that a 6 months trial moratorium on the stall spacing rule might make it easier
for new Traders to avoid harassment – see our article https://www.victraders.com/2019/09/harassment-at-qvm.html
There have
been reports that the trial of three new Traders sharing a container in String
Bean Alley may not have met expectations.
He’s Back! A
number of Traders were delighted to see the return of Caricaturist Ivano after
a short break overseas and apparently customers were delighted to see him as
well.
Traders have
commented on the incredible volatility of trading at present with a really good
day followed by a really poor day, and no rhyme or reason. One lamented that
choosing a day off has suddenly become a lot harder.
A Trader
suggests that we should provide hydration stations around the market like we do
at the Night Market. Providing facilities for customers and Traders to refill
water bottles would be consistent with modern event practice.
Traders were
pleased to see CEO, Stan Liacos, engaging in a variety of Trader conversations
around the Upper Market on Friday.
One of the
Baristas at Padre Coffee was treated with a loud rendition of Happy Birthday on
Saturday with Traders and Customers joining in the fun.
A Trader
commented that restoration works at the top of C Shed appear fairly low key
with a few bolts being replaced and some paintwork. “Our old sheds seem to have
stood up to the passage of time better than some Traders.”
One of our
Watch Traders was not impressed when asked if he had turned all his watches
forward one hour for daylight saving.
And from our bad (but irresistible) joker – “I sold my vacuum cleaner the other day…. It was just collecting dust.”
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