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Retail outlines federal budget priorities

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) are urging the federal government to recognise the importance of Australia’s retail sector ahead of the upcoming federal budget. ARA Chief Industry Affairs...

Retail Employee Safety Council tackles retail worker safety

In the lead up to Christmas, the Retail Employee Safety Council (RESC) has gathered to focus on strategies to address intensifying abuse, assaults and harassment in the retail sector. In its second meeting,...

ARA extends partnership with Good360

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed its strategic partnership with Good360 Australia. The charity has been a partner to the ARA since June 2021 and has supported the industry body’s sustainability efforts...

Everyday Rewards introduces new shopping platform

Everyday Rewards has launched an in-app shopping experience, Everyday Rewards Shop. Launching with over 10,000 products, the shop will stock a curated range of home appliances, electronics, garden and outdoor, health and beauty,...

Black Friday sales a winner this Christmas

Retailers are welcoming an expected $69.7 billion boost in retail sales during the six-week peak season lead up to Christmas, marking a 2.7% increase on last year’s figures. New research from Roy Morgan...

Warm weather lifts retail spending in August

Consumers spent $36.5 billion nationwide in August, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.7%, following a rise of 0.1% in July and a rise of 0.5%...

Soft consumer spending continues in July

Consumers spent $36.1 billion across the country in July, compared to $35.3 billion in July 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover was unchanged in...

ARA announces shortlist for inaugural awards

7-Eleven and Red Rooster are among the retailers shortlisted for the inaugural ARA Australian Retail Awards. The categories cover customer experience, diversity and inclusion, emerging talent, franchisee excellence, innovation, marketing, people and culture,...
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