Retail Voice CEO Message: 15 March 2023

Retail crime continues to be a concern with many businesses recording an increase in shoplifting. 
 
In the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data coming out of New South Wales, retail theft increased 23.7% year-on-year.  

Retail Voice CEO Message: 1 March 2023

This week we’re excited to launch the 2023 ARA Retail Insights Report – our annual overview of the retail outlook. The way the retail sector is perceived, and its public profile is essential to our long-term success.

Retail Voice CEO Message: 22 February 2023

On Wednesday we hosted the ARA Leaders Forum 2023 – our first in-person industry conference in several years; proudly opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP.

Retail Voice CEO Message: 8 February 2023

With the RBA raising interest rates for the ninth consecutive time this week, the signs of an economic slowdown are emerging for retail.  Last week some commentators were quick to frame the month-on-month drop in retail spending in December as catastrophic; but it’s important to note that in year-on-year sales – a more relevant measure – growth remains strong

Retail Voice CEO Message: 21 December 2022

We’re only 4 days away from Christmas! It has been a chaotic year, but also one of resounding success. The retail industry has showcased extraordinary resilience in wake of the pandemic, to achieve record sales.

Retail Voice CEO Message: 30 November 2022

The Government’s highly publicised Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill is set to pass the Senate this week, marking the onset of the most significant changes to Australia’s workplace relations system for decades.

Retail Voice CEO Message: 23 November 2022

It’s beginning to look a lot like last Christmas – with most Aussies (59%) claiming they will spend the same or more (12%) than last year despite growing inflationary pressures.