With retail crime of increasing concern, the ARA is pleased to build on its important work in this area with the appointment of a dedicated Retail Crime Adviser. Larissa Mallison
The results are now in from the NSW Small Business Commission: Small Business Momentum Survey Report – June 2023. The online survey was completed between 1 June and 30 June
This week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the decision to hold interest rates at 4.1% – eliciting a sigh of relief from retailers and consumers alike. The welcome
The ARA team gathered this morning to mark the importance of NAIDOC Week. We were joined by First Nations artist and educator, Bayley Mifsud / Merindah-Gunya who recently worked in
Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to minimise and raise awareness of the risks posed by unsafe consumer goods. Last week, ACCC announced the 2023-24
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed a decline in retail job vacancies, but believes it is largely due to rapidly rising costs of doing business
Retail sales have recorded 4.2% year-on-year growth in May – bolstered by food, cafes, restaurants, and takeaway however, discretionary spending continues to soften. According to figures released today by the
Plastic Free July commences on Saturday 1 July and is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. When thinking of plastic
Over the coming week, Wage Inspectorate Victoria’s child employment officers will be in Mildura, educating businesses about child employment laws and ensuring those employing kids under 15 are complying with
It’s a huge day for NSW retailers and their teams, with the NSW Government introducing new legislation to implement tougher penalties for people who assault or abuse retail workers. The
