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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 11 October 2023

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

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 27 September 2023

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.

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 20 September 2023

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

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 6 September 2023

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

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 30 August 2023

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

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 23 August 2023

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

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Amy Towers

The manual task challenge in retail

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

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