ABOUT THE ARA

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia’s peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 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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FEATURED EVENTS

ARA CEO Lunch 2024

Thursday 23 May 2024
12.00pm - 2.30pm
Sydney

The Australian Retailers Association is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated ARA CEO Lunch 2024 – the premier networking experience for retail leaders across Australia’s $420 billion retail sector.

ARA Retail Awards 2024

Thursday 19 September 2024
5.00pm - 11.00pm
Melbourne

Secure your tickets now to be part of this prestigious celebration of Australian retail excellence. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join industry leaders and innovators at the ARA Retail Awards 2024.

Early bird tickets now available for ARA Members – don’t miss out.

Save the date: ARA Leaders Forum

26 – 27 February 2025
Sydney

Get set for the ARA Leaders Forum 2025… an even bigger and even better line-up is already being planned, so please add these dates to your calendar.