Retailers declare war on online shopping | news.com.au
GST on overseas sales a 'knee-jerk reaction' | ABC NEws
Public backlash over these whinging retailers is growing. Get with the program guys -- you are supposed to be in business, i.e. private enterprise. WTF are you screaming at the state for 'protection' for? You are no better than 'entitlement junkie' welfare queens/ bludgers.
Retail campaign a 'red herring' | Herald Sun
BIG retailers campaigning against cheap shopping websites have been accused of crying poor and scaremongering about Aussie job cuts.
Consumer group Choice says the advertising campaign launched today by a group of retailers attacking the favourable tax treatment of online overseas sales is an alarmist red herring driven by the self interest.
Spokesman Christopher Zinn said large chains should concentrate on providing better value for customers rather than whingeing about tax disadvantages.
"The big chains should recognise that it's their high prices, limited range and poor customer service that increasingly encourages people to use the internet,'' Mr Zinn said.
"Consumers are simply chasing the best deal and the best service and often these days that is found online.'' read on
"This is not about GST. Major stores are not being forced by anyone to charge these high prices.
"This debate is about quality of service, competitive pricing and the inability of some retailers to understand the future of internet shopping.''
