The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes a decline in retail job vacancies but believes it’s largely due to rapidly rising costs of doing business, prompting businesses to cut back on hiring.
New figures...
Australian retail turnover increased 0.7% in May 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This follows a flat result in April 2023 and a 0.4% rise in...
More than 60 Australian retailers representing thousands of stores nationally will participate in First Responders Day tomorrow offering special deals for our frontline heroes.
Some of the country’s most iconic brands, including Target,...
People who assault retail workers in NSW will face tougher penalties under a bill introduced by the state government.
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on Retail Workers) Bill 2023 will introduce three new...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed a suite of cost-of-living relief measures in the 2023-24 South Australia Budget, with the $6.5 million Small Business Strategy also serving as a welcome but...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the cost-of-living measures in Queensland’s state budget.
In particular, the industry body notes the government’s flagship policy to make kindergarten free for all families. They believe this...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the decision to implement national standards and design rules for packaging is a positive step towards a circular economy – providing more clarity for retailers and...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed calls for state and territory governments to implement tougher penalties for people who assault retail workers.
The industry body notes that “many crimes unfortunately go...
