Australian retail sales continued to strengthen in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, despite the global economic uncertainty and cost pressures on business.
Sales in February increased 8.1% compared to the same time last...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the Victorian government’s announcement of a two-year pilot guaranteeing sick pay for casual workers, whilst well intentioned, poses more questions than answers.
“We acknowledge the Victorian government’s...
To mark International Women’s Day, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has released its gender equality position statement for the sector, promoted as the first of its kind for Australian retail.
ARA CEO Paul...
Australian retail sales increased 6.4% in January compared to the same time last year, and increased 17.7% compared to January 2020, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Western Australia...
Retail sales held up well in January, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.
Despite rising Omicron cases in early January and impacts to...
The Victorian government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state.
From 6pm Friday, 18 February, density quotients of one person per 2sqm in place at hospitality venues will be...
The NSW government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state.
From the beginning of Friday, 18 February, QR codes will no longer be required for retail businesses and density limits will...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has partnered with the Australian government’s Department of Education, Skills and Employment to train young jobseekers and connect them to jobs with some of the biggest employers...
