The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has put forward its submission to the Jobs and Skills Summit, which focuses on initiatives to address immediate labour and skills shortages, drive sustainable wages growth and...
Australian retail turnover rose 1.3% in July 2022, the largest increase in four months, according to the Retail Trade figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The rise in July...
Retail sales continued to strengthen in July with trade increasing 17.9% compared to the same month last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Most retail categories recorded substantial year on year sales growth as...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has released its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). It outlines the initiatives that will be delivered to increase opportunities for First Nations businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers.
The ARA...
Australians are forecast to spend $735 million on Father’s Day gifts, according to new research. Purchases are, however, down 7.7% on last year’s projections, as the rising cost of living starts to...
National Skills Week Chairman Brian Wexham has pointed out a major labour shortage in the retail sector is making it harder for this large employer to flourish and provide the quality service...
Consumer spending continued its strong trajectory last month, with June retail sales up 11.1% compared to the same month last year. The findings are from Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called on the federal government to help facilitate national consistency on the phase-out of single-use plastics.
ARA CEO Paul Zahra says complex state and territory legislation includes...
