Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s new legislation to implement tougher penalties for people who assault or abuse retail workers.
Today, the 20th of June is World Refugee Day, an international day to honour the strength and courage of refugees around the globe who have been forced to flee their
Whilst mid-year sales are in full swing, cost of living pressures remain a significant concern for both customers and retailers. Consumer sentiment is reportedly stuck at recessionary levels and businesses
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), says the Queensland State Budget’s flagship policy to make kindergarten free for all families will help relieve retail workforce shortages and
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association is gearing up to celebrate First Responders Day on June 29, with retailers offering special deals for our frontline heroes. The event,
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said today’s decision to implement national standards and design rules for packaging is a positive step towards a circular economy –
It’s been a challenging week for Australians and Australian retail with a perfect storm of undesirable economic challenges that will make the months ahead particularly difficult. The Reserve Bank’s decision
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase modern award rates of pay by 5.75% – in addition to the
Paul Zahra, ARA CEO, appeared before the Expert Panel of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in relation to its annual wage review consultation on 17 May, 2023. The ARA has
It’s been another big week politically, with the Victorian Government handing down its 2023-24 State Budget. For small businesses, there’s some measures to be pleased about with the Government set
