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Welcome change to isolation rules across Victoria and NSW

Retailers welcome the announcement to change close contact isolation rules in Victoria and NSW this weekend. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb says the impact of isolation rules has been devastating for the...

Retailers to enjoy Easter spending

Australians are taking advantage of the upcoming Easter long weekend with $7.1 billion predicted to be spent on trips away in a major boost for retailers. Easter Saturday is one of the top...

Retail outlines election priorities

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the Australian federal election occurs amid intense global, social and economic uncertainty, requiring resilience measures as a focus from all parties. “From the conflict in Europe to supply...

ARA: time to live with Covid and align on national protocols

As labour shortages continue to cripple workforces across the country, retailers are calling for an end to close contact isolation requirements, and for national consistency around masks after a member’s survey on...

Easter grocery spend to tip $1.5 billion

Research released by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan reveals almost three quarters (73%) of Australians plan on buying easter food like hot cross buns, chocolates and easter...

Retail sales strengthen in February

Australian retail sales continued to strengthen in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, despite the global economic uncertainty and cost pressures on business. Sales in February increased 8.1% compared to the same time last...

Questions over Victoria’s sick pay guarantee

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the Victorian government’s announcement of a two-year pilot guaranteeing sick pay for casual workers, whilst well intentioned, poses more questions than answers. “We acknowledge the Victorian government’s...

ARA launches gender equality position statement

To mark International Women’s Day, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has released its gender equality position statement for the sector, promoted as the first of its kind for Australian retail. ARA CEO Paul...
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