Plastic Bag
Reduction
After
the successful introduction of a Plastic Bag Reduction Program in the food
areas, QVM is about to launch a similar campaign in the top end Specialty Merchandise area. The aim will
be to reduce the use of standard plastic bags and incorporate sustainability
practices that the community has come to expect of retailers generally.
Policing
Market Rules
At
the request of traders, QVM management will shortly be giving more attention to
some of our existing market rules - rules that are designed to enhance the
trading experience for all traders and present our market in the best possible
light to customers. Things like storage boxes remaining in aisles after trading
commences or being placed in aisles before closing time, will be targeted.
Storage boxes are a very useful part of our operation but they can inhibit
business if they block aisles during business hours.
Other market rules are also under examination.
Single Day
Absences
SL
licence holders are not allowed single day absences from the market. Leave has
to be taken in one week blocks. The inequities of this licence condition have
been obvious for some time and the recent spate of 40 degree + days has
highlighted them once again. QVMAC Traders and management are currently holding
discussions on how some flexibility may be introduced for SL licence holders.
Watch this space.