Australian retail sales increased 2.6% in April compared to the same time last year – but most retail categories have experienced double-digit declines – according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse™,
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has welcomed a suite of measures to address the country’s cost-of-living crisis – announced in tonight’s 2023-24 Federal Budget – but
Retail sales recorded 5.4% year-on-year growth in March 2023 – again bolstered by cafes, restaurants and takeaway, and food categories after a similar result in February. According to figures released
Australia’s largest peak body for retail, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of a bonus tax deduction to help small and medium sized retailers reduce
Australians are set to spend $925 million on Mother’s Day this year – up $166 million from 2022 – with flowers, alcohol, food and gift cards topping the gifts for
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association, has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to streamline and simplify Australia’s migration system to offer long-term pathways to residency for skilled workers.
Australians spent $8.1 billion over the week of Easter (April 2 – April 8) – up a modest 4.5 per cent on last year amid a softening of discretionary spending and high inflation, according to new Westpac DataX research in conjunction with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA).
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association, has partnered with Chief Executive Women (CEW) for the second year running to offer a scholarship for an emerging woman leader in
Beyond chocolate, hot cross buns and holidays, DIY projects are set to be a main activity over the Easter break with Australians tipped to spend $6.4 billion on home improvements and renovations.
Research by the Australian Retailers Association, in conjunction with Roy Morgan, projects that over a third of Australians 18+ (7.5 million) are planning to undertake DIY projects during the Easter long weekend.
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed a considerable decline in retail job vacancies, but warns the reduction is likely a result of the increasing cost
