Retail Voice CEO Message: 7 February 2024

It’s been a big week of news in the retail space. We had a great result with DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia resolving their recent industrial action. […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 31 January 2024

Yesterday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its retail trade data for December, with sales increasing a modest 0.8% year-on-year mainly due to cost-of-living pressures. This is consistent with ARA-Roy Morgan […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 24 January 2024

At the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), we are thrilled to share the remarkable impact and reach of our media coverage throughout the Christmas and Boxing Day period. Our media reach […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 13 December 2023

We hope that holiday trading is going well for our retail community during these critical closing weeks. Last week saw a bittersweet result in the ongoing industrial relations battle in […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 6 December 2023

Australian retailers and households can breathe a sigh of relief with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding the cash rate at 4.35% yesterday, in its final monetary decision of […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 29 November 2023

Black Friday is now done and dusted for another year and by anecdotal accounts, it was a successful weekend for retailers. And while the retail spending boost is welcome with […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 22 November 2023

Retailers across the board are preparing for Black Friday this week, with the four-day trading extravaganza set to account for more than 25% of holiday season sales. Price-conscious shoppers will […]

Retail Voice CEO Message: 15 November 2023

As we support the retail community through this critical holiday trading period, new insights reinforce that this holiday season will see a focus on the value-driven, bargain-savvy consumer. The ARA and […]