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Aussies to spend $820m this Father’s Day

Australians are set to spend $820 million on gifts this Father’s Day, according to research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). More than eight million shoppers nationwide are planning to buy gifts for...

RBA keeps interest rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%. According to the central bank, inflation has fallen “substantially” since its peak in 2022, as higher interest rates...

Mid-year sales boost spending in June

Consumers spent $36.2 billion across the country in June, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.5%, following a rise of 0.6% in May and...

ARA partners with Shopify

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced a partnership with Shopify focused on delivering the latest commerce trends and insights to Australian retailers. Powering more than 25% of online commerce in Australia, Shopify...

ARA and NRA address retail crime

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have joined forces to call for major changes to improve the safety of retail staff and business owners. This includes stronger laws...

New course addresses work-related sexual harassment

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to tackle work-related sexual harassment. Together, they have launched a new educational course for retail and hospitality sectors. The course,...

New laws to protect WA retail workers from crime

Significantly increased penalties now apply to violent attackers in Western Australia who target retail workers. A new ‘assault retail workers’ offence is in effect, seeing individuals who attack staff in the course of...

Bargains boost retail sales in May

Consumers spent $35.9 billion across the country in May, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.6%, following a rise of 0.1% in April and a...
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