Research

To be a highly effective peak advocate for retailers the ARA is committed to producing quality research. Only by canvassing the sentiments of the retail sector can we achieve an environment truly conducive to retail industry growth and development.

Find out more about the quarterly ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Find out more about ARA retail industry snap polls.

ARA Australian Retailers Index

The ARA Australian Retailers' Index is an initiative of the Australian Retailers Association and aims to track the confidence and behaviour of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector.

Download your copy of the June 2010, ARA Australian Retailers Index

Past Indexes

Download your copy of the March 2010, ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Download your copy of the June 2009, ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Download your copy of the March 2009, ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Download your copy of the December 2008, ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Download your copy of the September 2008, ARA Australian Retailers Index.

Download your copy of the June 2008, ARA Australian Retailers' Index.

ARA retail industry snap polls

The ARA regularly surveys 5000 retail members across Australia to gauge their sentiments on particular issues affecting the sector.

ARA snap poll results

April 2009 - Banks still have no clue about small business

March 2009 - Fair Work means fewer jobs and fewer shops

March 2009 - Retailers call on banks to learn about small business

March 2009 - Retailers call for extension on small business tax break 60% of SME retailers to miss out on depreciating assets additional tax break

January 2009  - Christmas trade exceeds retailer expectations - 62% say Christmas retail trade was same or better than 2007

November 2008 - Retailers prepare for successful festive season - ARA Retail Expectations Survey out TODAY