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March figures show retail growth

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the national retail spending figures for March, representing 3.6 per cent growth (year-on-year). Retail turnover rose 0.4 per cent in March compared with February. The...

Key reactions to the 2016 federal budget

With the release of the federal Government’s 2016 budget, the reaction from key bodies involved in FMCG has been mixed. ARA Executive Director Russell Zimmerman applauded the Government on its path to reduce...

ARA calls for penalty rate reductions and card consistency

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is confident the evidence it has presented to the Fair Work Commission will see a reduction in Sunday penalty rates in the retail sector. The ARA and the...

James Pearson appointed head of industry body

The Australian Chamber for Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has appointed James Pearson as its new CEO. Mr Pearson has formerly held roles with Shell Australia, Chevron Australia, the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration...

Retail turnover up 0.3 per cent

A rise of 0.3 per cent in retail turnover in January 2016 followed a relatively unchanged December 2015, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. In seasonally adjusted terms...
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