ARA Publications & Communications

Membership with Benefits - ARA advice, service and assistance

For members only, keep abreast of the latest issues, research and news in the Australian retail sector with:

• The ARA Retailer Magazine delivered bi-monthly to your door
• The Retail Voice - fortnightly e-news
• ARA Media Coverage and Media Releases via the ARA website (Media Coverage can only be viewed via member log in).

The ARA Retailer

The ARA Retailer is the ARA's national bi-monthly print magazine distributed free to all members, associate members and other stakeholders in the retail sector.

The ARA Retailer is one of the ARA's primary sources of communication with its members, featuring essential information about the latest reforms to Industrial Relations legislation, OHS, federal policy updates as well as the latest news within the ARA.

The ARA Retailer also aims to inspire its readers with new ideas by highlighting innovative trends in business both in Australia and overseas as well as featuring CEO profiles, retail events, the latest in retail technology and a round up of state by state news.

For those who want to remain compliant and up to date with the latest trends in the retail industry, The ARA Retailer is a must read.

The Retail Voice

The Retail Voice is the ARA's new fortnightly e-newsletter, featuring up-to-date information on what the ARA has been doing internally with government and industry.

The Retail Voice also contains relevant snippets of information about news and events keeping members up to date with the latest happenings within the sector.

The ARA Website

The new look website has improved both functionally and aesthetically. With clear headlines and categories, users can navigate around the site with ease, accessing an array of information, services and benefits.

New features include video streaming, online course registration, seminar and event listings, subscription facilities for ARA publications, ARA media coverage, and direct links to various related and useful websites.

In addition, the website has a password protected members' only section. Members can access a number of exclusive benefits and offers, access member only information and change / update address and contact details. Members also automatically receive special pricing on products and services simply by logging in.

How to Join the ARA

The ARA Membership Team can assist you in a range of areas including quotes on membership and advice on which membership structure will best suit your business and how to get the most out of it. To find out more about becoming a member of the ARA call 1300 368 041 and speak to our membership team or email membership@retail.org.au