Ignore the doomsters: Australia retail is doing OK — it’s just changing, and not in a way the Gerry Harveys of the world like.
David Jones
Media briefs: DJ’s Kardashian chaos … Age staff changes … Fitness First’s Oz pump …
No wonder David Jones is doing it tough — it blocked public entrances to its Elizabeth Street store this morning because of the arrival of two of the world’s great lightweights, sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian. Plus other media news.
Retail 2: why it’s not as bad as we’re told
It’s not just foreign competition and the strong dollar — other factors are important in retail, and explain why some retailers are succeeding when others aren’t.
Retail sales — there’s more than two speeds to this slice of the economy
The cliché of the two-speed economy goes strangely missing when commentators start talking about retail - but not everything in retail is going badly.
Come in Spinner: Come in Spinner: PR, David Jones and ethics
Discussions of PR ethics often suffer from conceptual confusion — about the nature of ethical challenges and the way to deal with them.
Facebook trawling and amateur psychology from the Tele
The Daily Telegraph’s Clementine Cuneo wrote a story about Kristy Fraser-Kirk - the woman suing former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes - that enforces the worst stereotypes of tabloid journalism. It seems the Tele is now into Facebook trawling and amateur psychology, writes Dave Gaukroger.
DJs will be keen for a settlement after publicity blitz
The sheer amount of publicity generated by yesterday’s Federal Court directions hearing in Sydney means David Jones would still be keen for a settlement.
Why workplace sexual harassment may never be the same again
David Jones aside, the make-up of the new government will determine exactly how sexual harassment is dealt with in our workplaces. Luke Williams reports.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Cartoon correction … solar research … politics sucks
Kristy Fraser-Kirk’s spokesperson Anthony McClellan writes to Crikey over our coverage. Plus, a First Dog on the Moon correction!
DJs publicist won’t control any s-xual harassment fortune
Kristy Fraser-Kirk will not control any charity established as a result of her $37 million sexual misconduct suit against David Jones and its former chief executive Mark McInnes.
Gome: why didn’t the DJs board act against McInnes sooner?
We have a generation of Gen Y women who have grown up feeling that they can control their environment and not only do they have the right to say no, but they will take action, writes Amanda Gome.
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Gillard and Labor up their coverage
Julia Gillard received significantly more coverage across all media over the past week.
Will sexual harassment cost DJs $37m?
A $37 million sexual harassment claim launched against David Jones and its former chief executive Mark McInnes has sent shockwaves through Australia’s business community.
Dessert + sleaze at DJs = $37 million RRP
David Jones sexual harassment victim Kristy Fraser-Kirk undoubtedly deserves some sort of compensation but her request for $37 million in damages is a bit…rich, says Susie O’Brien.
Kohler on sex and execs: how DJs got it right in the end
Why does a successful CEO — Mark McInnes — get his marching orders for reportedly trying to kiss a staff member, while an unsuccessful one — Malcolm Jackman — hangs on having halved the value of his company in a single day?
The Media Monitors' Top 20: Abbott doubles his coverage
A very interesting week in politics, perhaps showing the electorate pushing back against the theory that Australian politics is ever more presidential? Tony Abbott received almost twice his volume of coverage.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Men behaving badly
Crikey readers have their say about former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes and sexual harassment in the workplace. Plus Tony Wheeler talks about his experiences of aviation in Africa.
Most women pay dearly for making sexual harassment complaints
A turning organisational wheel always crushes the whistleblower. No wonder so many women just leave instead of complaining about sexual harassment, writes barrister Moira Rayner.
DJs ticks all the boxes in action on McInnes scandal
The CEO and board of David Jones are to be commended for their quick and appropriate response to the Mark McInnes scandal. It’s a rare example of a large corporation hitting the mark in a corporate governance sense.
What did David Jones’ CEO do?
Women have the right to go to work and not face “inappropriate” behaviour from bosses like just-axed David Jones CEO Mark McInnes, writes Amanda Gome.
Crikey Says: The more things change…
Gosh, what a big week for women! From paid parental leave to behaviour “unbecoming of a chief executive to a female staff member”, it’s been quite the week.
There’s no other smart moves like David Jones’
David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has got a very public booting today after inappropriate behaviour towards a female staffer. But DJ’s quick moves may limit the PR damagem says Peter Ryan.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: the circulation war
There must be a circulation war going on right now. On Saturday I was offered a free Financial Review at my local Franklins store. Today, a free copy of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours: former friend now Belinda Neal’s foe
Which former John Della-Bosca supporter and ministerial adviser has just announced their intention to challenge Belinda Neal in the Federal pre-selection?
