Shop Small, Shop Local The ARA has partnered with American Express to support Australian small businesses. Their latest campaign, Shop Small, urges shoppers to do their Christmas shopping with small
Australian retailers can look forward to a sales frenzy over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, with a record $5.4 billion predicted to be spent in stores and
As CBDs across the country ignite with the festive spirit, some also coming back to life post-lockdowns, we can expect more people to be driving into our cities. Retailers have an
Christmas is literally coming early this year! The festive season is always important for retailers – and this year, after on-again, off-again lockdowns and lingering uncertainty, it’s arguably more critical
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand each state’s rules and regulations depending on what
This week, we reveal the expected Christmas retail sales results in partnership with Roy Morgan. How much will Australians spend this year, compared to last year? Which states will spend the
Shopping online has become a necessity for millions of people around the country – over 9.2 million Aussie households in the last 12 months to be exact1 Our recent consumer
As retailers transition from pandemic to post-pandemic, we are seeing changes in the online world regarding the phase out of third-party cookies which will impact the data strategies for retailers. A strong digital strategy
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers have the opportunity to bring customers, staff and the broader community on the journey of helping Australians who are doing it tough. Every Australian should be able to experience the joy
The ARA is pleased to share our annual ’12 Ways to Christmas’ campaign, to help members plan for the busy seasonal shopping period. We’re working with our partners and a
