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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,...

Bargains boost retail sales in May

Consumers spent $35.9 billion across the country in May, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Australian retail turnover rose 0.6%, following a rise of 0.1% in April and a...

Addressing the demand for seamless commerce

The era of seamless commerce has arrived, according to new research. KPMG, together with GS1, surveyed over 7000 consumers across 14 markets in the Asia Pacific region to understand more about the key...

Symposium to address retail crime

Australian retailers are coming together to tackle retail crime at the industry-wide Retail Crime Symposium in July. In an industry first collaboration, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA)...
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