Tag: Australian Retailers Association

Labour shortages must be addressed to strengthen Queensland’s growth

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s Queensland Budget demonstrates the strength of the Queensland economy, but called for greater collaboration between government and retail in resolving the acute labour and skills...

NSW Budget measures supports women and boosts workforce participation

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated the NSW Government for its strong leadership on women, with significant investments to boost childcare and women’s workforce participation in this year’s State Budget. The ARA...

Spending in May continued despite cost-of-living pressures

Consumer spending for May remained positive in the face of inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, with sales increasing 7.8% compared to May last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store...

Retailers respond to Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review

The National Retail Association (NRA) has blasted the national wage increase as “completely out of touch with reality”, saying it ignores the financial pressure most businesses are currently facing. NRA Chief Executive Dominique...

ARA partners with Darwin City Retailers Association

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is strengthening its presence in the Northern Territory through a partnership with the Darwin City Retailers Association (DCRA). This partnership is expected to deliver improved education, training and...

Acknowledging our front-line heroes

Retailers large and small will give special offers including discounts to our front-line heroes on Thursday 30 June. Now in its third year, The Australian Retailers Association’s First Responders Day is the Australian...

South Australian budget well positioned for post-Covid recovery

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated South Australian Treasurer Stephen Mullighan on his first budget, noting the significant investments to support business recovery, jobs growth as well as the government’s leadership...

Mid-year sales get into full swing

Millions of Aussies will head to the shops this month to take advantage of the mid-year sales as retailers begin to heavily promote their offers as they look to clear their current...
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