Retail trade
Article
Changes to vaping rules in Australia
From 1 March 2024, the next stage of Australia’s clamp down on vaping comes into effect nationwide. But what does this mean and what effect will the changes have? This article from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation explains.
Briefing paper
McKell Institute data briefing into retail violence and abuse in Tasmania
Violence in retail settings has emerged as a significant policy challenge in recent years across Australia. This briefing paper assesses this challenge from a Tasmanian perspective.
Discussion paper
Food waste in Australia and how supermarkets profit from it
This report explores reasons why some of the recommendations surrounding food waste minimisation are not be being achieved. A key factor appears that retailers have little incentive to reduce waste, for the simple reason that doing so would cost them money.
Working paper
Labour protests during the pandemic: the case of hospital and retail workers in 90 countries
With a novel methodology searching news events from world’s largest news agencies via the online GDELT project, this report documents protest of key workers against their working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic in 90 countries.
Report
Retail investor research
This report presents the findings of research into Australian retail investors’ motivations, attitudes and behaviours. The results provide a point-in-time snapshot of the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.