The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the WA Government’s announcement to extend retail trading hours for the upcoming Western Australia Day and Queen’s Birthday public holidays as a step in the...
The Victorian government today announced a seven-day lockdown in a bid to curb the state's growing coronavirus outbreak.
While essential businesses such as supermarkets and petrol stations will remain open, retail associations have warned the lockdown will...
Preliminary figures released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that $31 billion was spent in stores and online in April. This was an increase of 1.1% compared to...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced its support for the Friday in the City campaign - a joint initiative between the Property Council of Australia and Brisbane City Council to get...
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s commitment to skills and CBD revitalisation in the 2021-22 State Budget and highlighted the importance of recognising retail as a...
A historic referendum that could pave the way for long awaited retail trading hours reform in South Australia has been welcomed by the retail industry.
The reform package to be introduced by the...
The 2021 federal budget aims to maintain the momentum of Australia’s economic recovery. The plans are a step in the right direction, according to industry bodies, with retailers, manufacturers and small business...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed $30.7 billion was spent in stores and online in March – a 2.2% increase on the same time last year.
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul...
