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Circana report reveals the retail sector’s path to revitalisation in 2025

The key focus for retailers is stimulating growth and covering costs by reigniting revenues amidst an improving economy, says Circana in its ‘Rewired: Finding growth in the future of retail’ Outlook Report. “Shoppers are...

Same Job, Same Pay delivers more than expected

The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have been driving significant wage gains across the Australian economy and creating long-term benefits worth billions, according to new research. The McKell Institute report, Closing...

Tasmania seizes illicit tobacco and vapes

Illicit tobacco and vaping products with an estimated retail value of approximately $1.5 million have been seized in Tasmania during a recent joint operation by the Department of Health. The significant seizure included...

Mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct comes into effect

The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is now mandatory for Australia’s largest supermarkets and grocery wholesalers. The Food and Grocery Code of Conduct is prescribed under the Competition and Consumer Act. The...

Food continues to drive spending

Consumers spent $37.1 billion across the country in February, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.2%, following a rise of 0.3% in January and...

Reserve Bank leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.10%

The Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.10%, which retailers say is a significant blow for consumer and business confidence that will...

Grants to support Tasmanian food relief organisations

The Tasmanian Food Relief Capital Investment Grants Program for 2025 had now opened. Under the program, the Tasmanian government is offering up to $2.5 million in capital investment grants to help communities across...

COSBOA calls for tax cut and fair go for small business

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is calling on policymakers to cut the small business company tax rate and provide instant relief to the struggling small business sector, which is...
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