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...
Australian retail turnover has risen for the third straight month, increasing by 0.6% in October, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
This comes after growth of 0.1% in...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed its strategic partnership with Good360 Australia.
The charity has been a partner to the ARA since June 2021 and has supported the industry body’s sustainability efforts...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed new research which outlines measures to improve sexual safety for employees in retail.
This report, ‘Preventing young workers from experiencing predatory...
Consumers spent $35.9 billion across the country in May, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australian retail turnover rose 0.6%, following a rise of 0.1% in April and a...
