Retail Voice CEO Message: 18 October 2023
This is an intense month as we wrestle with the outcomes of the Voice referendum alongside the tragic situation in the Middle East. With so many Australians directly and indirectly
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This is an intense month as we wrestle with the outcomes of the Voice referendum alongside the tragic situation in the Middle East. With so many Australians directly and indirectly
Tomorrow, we host our annual ARA Christmas Insights Breakfast in Sydney – heralding in the all-important holiday trading period for our sector. We will share first-to-market seasonal data insights and
There was some welcome reprieve for the retail sector this week, with the Reserve Bank of Australia holding cash rates at 4.1% for the fourth consecutive month. We know how
We’re approaching the final pitstop before Christmas trading ramps up – Halloween. This week, the ARA in collaboration with Roy Morgan, revealed a positive projection ahead for the spooky celebration.
Safe Work Australia (SWA) has introduced new resources that address Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations in outsourcing setups. This comes as a timely update for businesses, including those in
Last week, the ARA convened our inaugural Retail Crime Symposium, bringing together representatives from the nation’s top major retailers face-to-face to address this pressing issue. Distinguished speakers at the symposium
On Monday, the Federal Government tabled Tranche 3 of its controversial workplace relations reforms, the Closing the Loopholes Bill. The ARA released a media statement opposing the Bill, which seeks
Today, the ARA hosted a high impact conversation around Sustainability and Innovation to a sold-out breakfast audience in Melbourne. We have long regarded sustainability as the greatest disruptor retail has
Retail theft is again in the spotlight, with major Australian supermarkets among those impacted by the continuing prevalence of shoplifting. As we know, this affects the entire industry – and
The retail industry can be deeply entwined with manual tasks, be it unpacking deliveries, arranging displays, or moving stock. However, alongside these tasks exists the ever-present potential for injury. Recognising