Earlier today, the ARA voiced its disappointment on the decision of the NSW Government to ban trading for larger retailers on ANZAC Day – noting that the current approach strikes […]
Creating a more inclusive retail sector is a vital focus for the ARA and last week we were proud to co-host our third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Symposium, […]
The impacts of retail crime continue to be felt across the sector with the release of Victoria’s crime statistics last week. There was a concerning 17% increase in theft offences recorded for […]
This week, the Australian Retailers Association welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to again hold cash rates at 4.35% following subdued retail trade data. Whilst this does not alleviate pressure […]
Last week saw the release of the ANROWS Report, “Just another day in retail”, which is a difficult but important read in understanding the significant challenges of sexual harassment within […]
End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales are in full swing, with retailers showcasing their mid-year and tax time promotions to bargain hunting shoppers. Our latest research by the ARA and […]
Yesterday’s retail trade data for April saw subdued sales results, with a modest year-on-year increase of 1.3% – and most discretionary categories remaining in decline. The continued decline of discretionary categories is […]
Unfortunately, Retail Crime remains a significant concern for our members. As you may have seen over the weekend, the Victorian government has responded to our continued advocacy around stepping up retail crime […]
Last night’s Federal Budget, as expected, has taken some pressure off household budgets which will have a positive flow-on effect for retail. This includes energy bill relief of $300, the […]
Achieving a unified voice for retail has been a compelling focus for our industry for many years. It is in the spirit of this endeavour that we are delighted to […]
