The ARA is dedicated to ensuring you stay informed about ongoing developments following the tragic events at Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday 13 April. As part of our ongoing efforts,
The country is still reeling from the tragic and horrific events at Bondi Junction on the weekend. We extend our heartfelt condolences to all of those affected by these events
Less than a month out from the Federal Budget, the government has continued its intense reform agenda with Treasurer Jim Chalmers today announcing an overhaul of Australia’s merger laws. We
I hope you and your teams have experienced a successful Easter trading period. Whilst the holiday break is expected to deliver something of a sugar hit, overall Australians continue to cut
With Easter break kicking off on Friday, we wish you and your teams a successful and enjoyable holiday period. Our full set of projections for the Easter weekend, in partnership
This week, the extension of the Paid Parental leave scheme was passed in the Senate, allowing new parents to take half a year of paid parental leave by mid-2026. This
It was wonderful to see so many from our retail community participate in the ARA International Women’s Day lunch event in Melbourne last week, culminating in the announcement of the ARA CEW Women
Last week, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released its monthly retail trade data for January 2024. Once again, discretionary categories experienced a predicted softening in spending in line with the
As we approach International Women’s Day, the conversation around gender equality in the corporate world has never been more pertinent or charged with potential. According to the Workplace Gender Equality
It’s been a huge week in retail, and it was an important time to bring our retail community together for the annual ARA Leaders Forum. This year the industry-leading event
