Tag: Paul Zahra

Coles and Woolies offer to save REDcycle soft plastic

Coles and Woolworths have made an offer to REDcycle to take control of its stockpiled soft plastic and provide safe storage of the material while recycling solutions are explored. Following Soft Plastics Taskforce...

‘Solid’ sales in January amid economic uncertainty

Australian retail sales increased 6.3% in January compared to the same time last year, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse. Most retail categories maintained reasonable momentum after a record holiday spend. Lodging recorded...

Shoppers spoil loved ones this Valentine’s Day

Family, friends, colleagues and even pets are set to be hit by cupid’s arrow this Valentine’s Day as $485 million (up 16.9%year on year) in spend evolves beyond the traditional gift for...

Aussies expected to splurge this Valentine’s Day

Australians are set to spend $485 million this Valentine’s Day (up 16.9% on 2022), according to new research. The research from Australian Retailers Association (ARA), in conjunction with Roy Morgan, suggests that consumers...

“World-first” educational program help retailers transition to net-zero

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has developed a “world-first” training program specially designed to help retailers in their transition to net-zero emissions. Responding to an overwhelming appetite for action across the industry, the...

Holiday spending drives 7.5% year-on-year retail sales growth

Australian retail turnover declined 3.9% in December 2022, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This follows a 1.7% rise in November 2022. ABS Head of Retail Statistics Ben...

Groceries drive December sales

Australian retail sales increased 1.7% in December compared to the same time the prior year, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse. Most retail categories continued to show sales growth year on year. Apparel...

ARA welcomes next stage of Victoria’s single-use plastic ban

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the next stage of Victoria’s single-use plastics phase out, which takes effect 1 February 2023. From next month, the sale and supply of single-use plastic drinking straws,...
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