A sneak peek at what’s featured in tomorrow’s issue of Inside Retail Weekly….

Women in retail continue along road to equality

This International Women’s Day, we discuss the challenges women in the retail industry still face, from unconscionable bias to a lack of senior female role models in the workplace.

Business case for equality shows retail opportunity

Customers prefer to shop with retailers that support diversity and equality, regardless of their particular background and demographic, according to new research from Deloitte and the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Costco continues expansion strategy

The big box retailer has just announced plans to launch its latest store at Pacific Epping in Victoria.

From the source: Gelato Messina

We chat with co-founder Declan Lee about getting big and thinking small, the business’ plans to open in Los Angeles and the importance of talking to your customers like they’re your mates.

Opinion: Federal government sets a chain reaction

Franchisors are now being pushed into keeping an eye on their franchisees under new legislation from the federal government.

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