Queensland plastics ban comes into effect

As of the 1st of September 2021, the supply of single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, dinnerware, polystyrene takeaway food containers and polystyrene cups is banned in Queensland.   This follows similar bans that have recently come into […]

Managing the risks of customer aggression and violence

Customer aggression and violence isn’t a new workplace hazard, however, the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 has seen an increase in customer aggression and violence for some businesses in the retail […]

Ordinary Members, Extraordinary Creatives: Megan Waters

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

OHS Legislative Update: What retailers need to know

There are a number of changes happening in the OHS/WHS legislative world, and it’s important retailers are aware of and prepared for these changes. In this months’ WHS article, we […]

Ordinary Members, Extraordinary Creatives: Nathan Armagnacq

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

The reinvention of the retail experience

The past year has seen a powerful shift in the way we live, work and interact with brands and products. Increasingly, customers are purchasing what they want via a few taps of […]

Encourage safe and respectful shopping with the ARA’s new Covid-19 poster range

The Australian Retailers Association has developed a series of printable posters in response to the ongoing Covid-19 situation across the country, to promote a safe shopping environment for both customers […]

Retailers preparing for insurance claims: business interruption and flooding events

Written by Luke Stratford, Marsh Australia It has been a year of risk. Keeping the doors open for business has been a constant challenge. Many retailers have faced interruption due […]

COVID-19 restrictions: State-by-state breakdown

As Australian governments move away from administering inflexible restrictions in response to COVID-19 spread in the community, it remains important that retailers understand their obligations, and what they can do […]

Directors and Officers Liability (D&O) Insurance: a watershed year, so where to from here?

Written by Marsh Pty Ltd Public and private companies – and their directors and officers – face significant business, legal and regulatory exposures with increased risk of claims brought by […]