Tag: Victoria

Reopening roadmaps welcomed, but concerns remain

The Covid-19 reopening roadmaps announced by the NSW and ACT governments have been welcomed by the retail industry. “ roadmaps provide a light at the end of a very dark tunnel for long-suffering...

NRA calls for faster opening for fully vaccinated businesses

The National Retail Association (NRA) has called for express opening dates for Victorian businesses with fully vaccinated staff. NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb says that the indicative opening date of 5 November...

Victoria’s recovery roadmap a mixed bag for retail

The Victorian government’s Covid-19 reopening roadmap has been welcomed by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). However, the industry body believes that the likely seven week wait until discretionary retail can reopen is disappointing...

Victoria plunged into lockdown number five

Struggling Victorian retailers face fifth lockdown since the pandemic began. Earlier today the State Government announced a lockdown would commence from midnight tonight until Tuesday, July 21. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb said...

Lockdown extension a $2b blow for Victorian retailers

The Victorian government has announced a seven-day extension to lockdown measures affecting metropolitan Melbourne. Restrictions will continue until 11.59pm, Thursday June 10. In response to today’s news, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has...

Vic support package offers relief, but not enough

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is welcoming the Victorian Government’s support package; however, it doesn’t come without concern. While the $250.7 million business support package is a step in the right direction, the...

Latest lockdown a blow for Victorian retailers

The Victorian government today announced a seven-day lockdown in a bid to curb the state's growing coronavirus outbreak. While essential businesses such as supermarkets and petrol stations will remain open, retail associations have warned the lockdown will...

Victorian retailers need certainty heading into Christmas

Media Release Victorian retailers need certainty as we head into Christmas shopping 25 October, 2020 The National Retail Association (NRA) has today expressed concern at the ‘pause’ on lifting lockdown restrictions announced today...
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