Australian retail sales increased 2.6% in April compared to the same time last year, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse, despite most retail categories experiencing double-digit declines.
The total growth was driven by...
According to the Albanese government, its 2023‑24 Budget “addresses the immediate challenges Australians are facing, better shares the opportunities in our society and builds a stronger and more secure economy”.
“Australians have shown...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is celebrating its 120-year anniversary this week.
To commemorate, the ARA has launched a year-long campaign. This includes an anniversary logo and a video series featuring conversations with...
Australian retail turnover rose 0.4% in March 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This follows a 0.2% rise in February.
Year on year, retail sales recorded 5.4%...
Australians are set to spend $925 million on Mother’s Day this year – up $166 million from 2022 - with flowers, alcohol, food and gift cards topping the gifts for mum, according...
The Australian Retailers Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to streamline and simplify Australia’s migration system to offer long-term pathways to residency for skilled workers.
It comes in response to the independent...
Australians spent $8.1 billion over the week of Easter (2-8 April) – up a modest 4.5% on last year amid a softening of discretionary spending and high inflation, according to new Westpac...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has noted a considerable decline in retail job vacancies and warns the reduction is likely a result of the increasing cost of doing business and is merely...
