There were “mixed” retail sales results in September and a “stark contrast” in year-on-year spending growth across the states, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) supports calls for Australia to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050, with a more ambitious 2030 emissions reduction target.
ARA CEO Paul Zahra says taking urgent action to address climate change will become a leading focus for...
7-Eleven Australia is providing comfort to all those that have been in lockdown with its first ever loungewear range.
The loungewear includes a fleece jumper and shorts. They’re stylish enough, says the...
Victorian retailers and their employees could face thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to comply with new Covid worker directions introduced last week.
Retailers who don’t comply may be fined over...
A jointly funded package of grants from the Commonwealth and Victorian governments will support thousands of small and medium-sized businesses through the next six weeks at which point Victoria is expected to...
The Covid-19 reopening roadmaps announced by the NSW and ACT governments have been welcomed by the retail industry.
“ roadmaps provide a light at the end of a very dark tunnel for long-suffering...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has called for express opening dates for Victorian businesses with fully vaccinated staff.
NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb says that the indicative opening date of 5 November...
The Victorian government’s Covid-19 reopening roadmap has been welcomed by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA).
However, the industry body believes that the likely seven week wait until discretionary retail can reopen is disappointing...
