The latest job vacancy figures released last week by the ABS confirm what many retailers are experiencing. Labour and skill shortages are getting worse, and businesses simply can’t find enough […]
It’s pleasing to see continued growth in our trading figures for May, however many challenges remain as we enter the new financial year. The retail industry continues to be hamstrung […]
Some analysts claim the retail sector is facing its worst economic outlook in 15 years, and if we take stock of the current business and consumer challenges, it’s easy to […]
Last week I had the exciting opportunity to celebrate high impact ARA charity partner Good360 Australia’s 7th birthday with a tour of their facilities in Smithfield, NSW. We look forward […]
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed today that underlying inflation is now at its highest level in 13 years, at 3.7% for the March 2022 quarter. The ABS also […]
Despite the uplift within many parts of retail in recent months, our recovery remains uneven, with thousands of retail jobs under immediate threat as the JobKeeper scheme winds up. Many […]
Australia’s economic recovery will be slow and steady but there are promising signs things are heading in the right direction. Retail sales are tracking up over the previous year and […]
A message from our CEO, Paul Zahra. From bushfires to a global pandemic, we’ve seen more disruption this year than in any decade I can remember. Despite these tough times, […]
