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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...

Retailers welcome small business supports and rent relief in WA

Following ongoing advocacy from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), the Western Australian government has announced a range of small business supports, including rent relief, to assist businesses with the expected trading losses...

Retail sales improve in ‘up and down’ January

Australian retail sales increased 6.4% in January compared to the same time last year, and increased 17.7% compared to January 2020, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Western Australia...

Easing of restrictions to aid Melbourne CBD recovery

Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra says the removal of mask requirements in most Victorian indoor settings is a practical step in getting more people back working in offices and to contribute...

Retail sales improve in January

Retail sales held up well in January, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Despite rising Omicron cases in early January and impacts to...

Vic to ease Covid restrictions on Friday

The Victorian government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state. From 6pm Friday, 18 February, density quotients of one person per 2sqm in place at hospitality venues will be...
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