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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,...

Attracting customers as spending drops

Amid the cost-of-living crisis, Australian businesses need to stand out from the crowd in order to attract customers. Pratik Doshi, founder and CEO of Convincely, a tech industry disruptor which utilises captivating gaming...

Small retailers seeking to innovate

Small retailers are looking for creative ways to grow their businesses, new research reveals. According to the latest Australian Retailers Association (ARA) & American Express Small Retail Index, around two-thirds of respondents (67%)...

Climate reporting to involve both retailers and suppliers

Mandatory climate reporting, which is anticipated to be phased in across Australia commencing 1 January 2025, will pose particular challenges for retail businesses. Although it initially only hits big business, suppliers to these...

Mid-year sales boost spending in June

Consumers spent $36.2 billion across the country in June, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.5%, following a rise of 0.6% in May and...

ARA partners with Shopify

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has announced a partnership with Shopify focused on delivering the latest commerce trends and insights to Australian retailers. Powering more than 25% of online commerce in Australia, Shopify...

New course addresses work-related sexual harassment

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has partnered with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to tackle work-related sexual harassment. Together, they have launched a new educational course for retail and hospitality sectors. The course,...
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