Sense of success: How retailers are engaging senses to get noticed

By Gary McCartney, McCartney Design To disrupt is to get noticed. In the three-dimensional world of physical retail, the best form of disruption is one that challenges our existing perceptions, and to effectively […]

The WorldFirst Retail Report 2021

WorldFirst is an international payments company with a mission to create the world’s best foreign exchange platform for individuals and international businesses.  Among WorldFirst’s customers are thousands of retailers, many of whom are members […]

Managing hazardous chemical risk for the retail and hair and beauty sectors

WorkSafe Victoria visits to retail and hair and beauty stores in recent months has highlighted a need for businesses to improve on their management of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. […]

Franchising Code of Conduct Reform – change has arrived!

Amends have finally been made to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code). Find out what the key changes are. After years in the making, the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes-Franchising) Amendment […]

Sydney’s CBD revitalisation and how you can get involved

The NSW State Government is pulling out all the stops to revitalise the Sydney CBD. From educational, business to creative events, grants and webinars, there are loads of exciting activities […]

Tips on how to achieve COVIDSafe best practice for Victorian businesses

We’ve collated some best practice examples from our Victorian members around the actions they’re taking to ensure their business is COVIDSafe. It’s mandatory to have an official COVIDSafe plan if […]

Ordinary Members, Extraordinary Creatives: Dee Parker Attwood, Wieselmann Salon

In this brand-new Q&A series, we are speaking with the very talented members of the ARA Hair and Beauty Committee. These creatives are at the top of their field, and […]

Lockdown: One Year On: A report by eBay Australia

COVID-19 hit. Lockdowns became an ongoing reality. The world shifted and so did the way people shopped. With 12-million unique visitors every month, eBay was able to monitor the changing needs […]

COVIDSafe plan case study – what not to do

COVIDSafe plans are mandatory for Victorian businesses with on-site operations. As one of our SME members found out recently, a visit from the DHHS almost landed them a significant fine […]

Easter trading hours 2021

Restricted trading hours apply to some states and territories this Easter trading period, subject to business location, size, and classification.  It is important to understand each state’s rules and regulations […]