Tag: Australian Retailers Association

Aussies to spend $1b this Mother’s Day

Australians are set to spend $995 million on Mother’s Day this year, according to research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan. This is up $70 million, or 7.5% from last year. Popular gifts for mum...

Retail turnover falls in March

Australian retail turnover fell 0.4% in March, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This follows a rise of 0.2% in February and a rise of 1% in January....

First Responders Day returns next month

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is gearing up to celebrate First Responders Day on Thursday, 16 May. The event, now in its fifth year, is the Australian retail community’s way of saying thanks to those who...

Interim report on Grocery Code calls for harsher penalties

The interim report of the Review of the voluntary Food and Grocery Code of Conduct was released yesterday (8 April). Independent Reviewer Dr Craig Emerson announced eight firm recommendations, including that the Code...

Small growth in February retail sales

Consumers spent $35.8 billion across the country in February, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.3%, following a rise of 1.1% in January and...

DIY, travel and treats set to reap $18b for economy this Easter

As Australians gear up for the Easter break, a spending spree across DIY projects, holiday travel, and festive treats is set to bolster the economy. Across the three categories, Aussies are tipped to...

Greens targets supermarkets with divestiture legislation

The Australian Greens will introduce a bill to parliament that would grant divestiture powers to target Australia’s supermarket duopoly. Commenting on the legislation, Greens Economic Justice spokesperson Senator Nick McKim says the giant...

Interest rates on hold again

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%. According to the central bank, inflation continues to moderate but remains high. “The headline monthly CPI indicator was steady...
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