The 2021 federal budget aims to maintain the momentum of Australia’s economic recovery. The plans are a step in the right direction, according to industry bodies, with retailers, manufacturers and small business...
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed $30.7 billion was spent in stores and online in March – a 2.2% increase on the same time last year.
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul...
The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Western Australian government have launched an educational online resource designed to assist small and medium sized businesses with wage compliance.
The Wage Right Compliance Hub provides...
The National Retail Association (NRA) urges the Senate to pass the Morrison government’s industrial relations reforms without delay.
In a member impact survey undertaken between 8 and 15 March 2021, NRA members “overwhelmingly”...
Retail industry leaders and peak body are urging brick and mortar merchants to adopt innovative marketing strategies post JobKeeper to attract customers, saying government support in the form of a $5k loan...
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%...
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...
Retail associations unanimously agree that the latest Covid-19 lockdown in Victoria, is a ‘devastating blow’ for the retail industry.
The National Retail Association’s (NRA) CEO, Dominique Lamb says, “Unfortunately, it’s a case of...
