Retailers have called the decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times are far from over for the sector.
Peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) are urging the federal government to recognise the importance of Australia’s retail sector ahead of the upcoming federal budget.
ARA Chief Industry Affairs...
Australian retail turnover fell 0.1% in December, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
This comes after growth of 0.7% in November and 0.5% in October. Year...
Household spending increased 0.4% in November (3% year-on-year) with shoppers spending more than $36 billion across the country, according to seasonally adjusted figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
This follows...
The retail sector has released its federal election priorities, calling on political leaders to adopt a growth-focused, forward-thinking approach to the sector which contributes more than 18% to Gross Domestic Product and...
In the lead up to Christmas, the Retail Employee Safety Council (RESC) has gathered to focus on strategies to address intensifying abuse, assaults and harassment in the retail sector.
In its second meeting,...
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35%.
According to the central bank, inflation has fallen “substantially” since the peak in 2022, as higher interest rates have...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has voiced support for new knife laws in NSW that will improve safety for retailers and the broader community.
NSW police now have the authority to scan people...
