The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) announces that Mastercard is now a strategic partner as part of a three-year agreement.
Mastercard will share data and insights with the ARA and its members, as the...
Australian retail has made a solid start to the New Year according to the January trade report released on 4 March by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
National turnover increased by 0.5%...
The office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the appointment of the Honorable Bruce Billson.
Mr Billson will commence his five-year term as Ombudsman on 11 March, replacing...
Australian retail turnover increased 0.6% in January 2021, seasonally adjusted, according to preliminary retail trade figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Turnover increased 10.7% when compared to January 2020.
Director...
Australian retail turnover fell 1.1% in September 2020, seasonally adjusted, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.
This updates the preliminary result of -1.5% and follows a decline of...
The Fairer Merchant Fees Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government and Reserve Bank of Australia’s strong support for the rapid introduction of a fairer debit card fee system.
At a time when COVID-19...
Media Release
23 April, 2020
Business groups call on banks to further help struggling business
Leading business groups across Australia have called on the major banks to extend further support to struggling businesses during the...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has addressed media reports of panic buying at major Australian retailers on the back of the Coronavirus threat, saying feedback from ARA members indicated stock levels remained...
