A snapshot of business support relevant to retailers. The ARA will keep this post continuously updated. The following information is current as of 31 March 2022. Please see the below […]
Did you know today, Friday 4 March, is Sales Assistant Day? You wouldn’t be the first person to say no if you didn’t (it is sometimes referred to as Salespersons […]
With less than 5% of large retailers globally having made a commitment to address climate change, the ARA has an important role to play in helping our sector in Australia understand the steps we can take as we transition to net-zero […]
Shop Small, Shop Local The ARA has partnered with American Express to support Australian small businesses. Their latest campaign, Shop Small, urges shoppers to do their Christmas shopping with small […]
Australian retailers can look forward to a sales frenzy over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, with a record $5.4 billion predicted to be spent in stores and […]
As CBDs across the country ignite with the festive spirit, some also coming back to life post-lockdowns, we can expect more people to be driving into our cities. Retailers have an […]
The past two years have seen an unprecedented array of new challenges to many retailers leading to a lot of uncertainty about how to navigate return to work operations. Many […]
Christmas is literally coming early this year! The festive season is always important for retailers – and this year, after on-again, off-again lockdowns and lingering uncertainty, it’s arguably more critical […]
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand each state’s rules and regulations depending on what […]
This week, we reveal the expected Christmas retail sales results in partnership with Roy Morgan. How much will Australians spend this year, compared to last year? Which states will spend the […]
