Book chains' collapse brings retail nightmare closer
http://www.smh.com.au/business/book-chains-collapse-brings-retail-nightmare-closer-20110219-1b0bn.html
Sensationalist git.
While there are some truths buried in there, you will have to keep a sharp eye out for them ... and the language is hardly objective.
But this bit is just bizarre:
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As shopkeepers and shopping centre investors face a demanding period in the months ahead, Deborah Sharkey, the head of eBay Australia, addressed an online forum on Friday - her address was so enthusiastically attended they had to set up an overflow room in Sydney's Westin hotel."
The "Online Retail Forum" referred to at the Westin was not all about eBay. Here is the information panel that outlined the forum - which you would see on your way to the Webcast:
| Duration | | 4 hours |
| Start Date | | Friday 18 February 2011 at 9:30 AM (GMT +11 hours) |
| Presenter | | Confirmed speakers include Senator Stephen Conroy (Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Digital Productivity), Senator Nick Sherry (Minister for Small Business), representatives from Australia Post, eBay Australia, PayPal, Grays Online and Temando. |
| Description | | The Australian Government will host a half-day online retail forum on Friday 18 February 2011 in Sydney. The forum will bring together Australian retailers and other parts of the supply chain to discuss the opportunities and challenges that exist for Australian retailers in the digital economy. |
Poor old Deborah Sharkey, didn't even get a mention by name.
As for her contribution in a 4 hour event ... well, here is an extract from the program showing the scheduled times:
10:55 am
Deb Sharkey, Managing Director, eBay Australia & New Zealand
Topic: eBay’s experience in Australia and what makes for success
11:15 amYep - 20 minutes ... including questions is all Deb was allocated. "
her address was so enthusiastically attended they had to set up an overflow room" ...?
Oh, please.
A replay of this webcast will be available from Wednesday, 23 February 2011 at
www.dbcde.gov.au/onlineretailWritten transcripts will be available from Friday, 25 February 2011
