When travel services became limited across the globe, consumers redirected their spend on retail goods, causing a ‘gold rush’ for many retailers.
According to statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2020 was...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) announces that Mastercard is now a strategic partner as part of a three-year agreement.
Mastercard will share data and insights with the ARA and its members, as the...
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%...
The office of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the appointment of the Honorable Bruce Billson.
Mr Billson will commence his five-year term as Ombudsman on 11 March, replacing...
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...
Australian retail turnover fell 1.1% in September 2020, seasonally adjusted, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Retail Trade figures.
This updates the preliminary result of -1.5% and follows a decline of...
The Fairer Merchant Fees Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government and Reserve Bank of Australia’s strong support for the rapid introduction of a fairer debit card fee system.
At a time when COVID-19...
