In welcome news for retailers and consumers, the Reserve Bank of Australia this week held interest rates at 4.1%, for the second consecutive month. We welcome this further pause of […]
Next February’s highly anticipated ARA Leaders Forum is taking shape, and we’re proud to announce one of the largest ever line-ups of retail leaders and CEOs of any Australian industry […]
With retail crime of increasing concern, the ARA is pleased to build on its important work in this area with the appointment of a dedicated Retail Crime Adviser. Larissa Mallison […]
This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the decision to hold interest rates at 4.1% – eliciting a sigh of relief from retailers and consumers alike. The welcome […]
It’s a huge day for NSW retailers and their teams, with the NSW Government introducing new legislation to implement tougher penalties for people who assault or abuse retail workers. The […]
Whilst mid-year sales are in full swing, cost of living pressures remain a significant concern for both customers and retailers. Consumer sentiment is reportedly stuck at recessionary levels and businesses […]
It’s been a challenging week for Australians and Australian retail with a perfect storm of undesirable economic challenges that will make the months ahead particularly difficult. The Reserve Bank’s decision […]
It’s been another big week politically, with the Victorian Government handing down its 2023-24 State Budget. For small businesses, there’s some measures to be pleased about with the Government set […]
With Mother’s Day being a busy shopping period for many retailers, we hope that your trading was a success. It continues to be a year of significant legislative change, and […]
The 2023-24 Federal Budget has been handed down. With inflation and consecutive interest rate rises putting households under enormous stress, this year was undoubtedly the “cost-of-living” budget for both everyday […]
