Changing face of retailing in Australia

Changing face of retailing in Australia

Executive summary
Retailing is a process for distribution of goods which includes all the activities for selling the
final goods to the consumers. It includes the sale of goods from merchandizer to end-user who
uses the product. This report includes the historical development of discounted and departmental
stores. In Australia, retailing systems are changed and their environment is discussed. The major
changes have taken place in Australia from last 5-10 years. Key drivers have been discussed in
the report for the change of retail formats in Australia. Retailers are facing the challenges and
issues in retaining the customers and attracting new customers. Recommendations are provided
to the retailers for increasing the sales for retailers.

Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Major changes and development in Australia retailing system.......................................................2
Key drivers of the retailing format change......................................................................................3
The future face of retailing in Australia and alternative retail store options...................................4
Conclusion and recommendation....................................................................................................6
Reference.........................................................................................................................................6