About The ARA

ABOUT THE ARA

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, representing a $360bn sector which employs 1.3 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia’s peak retail body, representing more than 100,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.

A Team That’s Empowered, Diverse and Inclusive

The ARA is a not-for-profit, so every dollar is reinvested back into initiatives that support our members. We have a pro-bono council of member representatives with a leading executive team that help navigate the retail industry challenges and collaborate on important industry opportunities and campaigns.

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Industry Leaders

The ARA’s Advisory Committees consist of specialist representatives from the ARA’s retail members. Our Committees help retailers adapt to changes affecting the industry.

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advocacy

The Voice of an Industry

We facilitate meaningful conversations with local, state and federal government, media and other key stakeholders to drive innovation and support the retail industry.

Our policy platform provides legislative research, analysis and education to members, key players in government and industry.

OUR RECENT WORK

EDUCATION

The ARA Retail Institute

We provide world-class retail training – lifting the overall skills capability of the Australian retail sector and enhancing the market value of individuals through accredited and non-accredited learning programs, courses and workshops.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Online

ARA First Responders Day 2022

First Responders Day is an online and in-store event to encourage first responders to connect with the retail industry so we can say “thank you” for their efforts in protecting our community.