I am sorry I can't give the link,but I did read a few days ago Australian retailers were finding things tough,weather and the budget blamed.
I am in Westport today.If we think retail faces challenges,Westport retailers face HUGE challenges.!!!! I just can not see how they can make a profit even if they did not have to pay rent and power.!!! Keeping shops open for long hours for so few customers must be heart breaking.