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ARC 2026 Retail Awards Finalists Revealed

Australia’s leading retailers, teams and industry leaders have been named finalists in the 2026 ARC Retail Awards, marking the return of the industry’s premier awards program for the first time under the Australian Retail Council (ARC).

Retailers welcome permanent instant asset write-off, call for bold productivity reform in Federal Budget

To support a return to economic growth, ARC said retailers urgently need to see promised structural reform to lift productivity and reduce the burden of red tape and regulatory fragmentation and measures which address spiralling business costs.

Flowers top Mother’s Day gifts as Australians favour simple, meaningful celebrations

The latest ARC-Roy Morgan survey shows 39% of Australians planning to purchase flowers, followed by food and alcohol (24%) and experiences such as dining out or trips away (11%) among those who know what they plan to buy, highlighting…

South Australia sets the national benchmark in protecting retail workers

ARC said South Australia has now established the gold standard for tackling retail crime, combining Workplace Protection Orders with a dedicated retail crime taskforce, Operation Measure, to directly target repeat offenders who cause serious harm in shops and supermarkets.

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SUPPORT LEGAL Privacy regulations in Australia can often be subject to change and it is important for businesses to ensure compliance with their obligations as they evolve. In this article, […]

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Back-to-School spending lifts – but fewer families can afford to take part

Australian back-to-school spending is set to rise in 2026 — but across a smaller pool of shoppers, highlighting growing financial strain on lower-income households. New data from the Australian Retailers […]

Australians to turn out in force for Boxing Day

Australian Boxing Day sales are forecast to rise by 4.3 per cent this year, as budget-conscious shoppers gravitate towards a bargain. New data from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan points to a forecast national spend of around $1.6 billion for the one-day event. […]

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ARC 2026 Retail Awards Finalists Revealed

Retailers welcome permanent instant asset write-off, call for bold productivity reform in Federal Budget

Flowers top Mother’s Day gifts as Australians favour simple, meaningful celebrations

South Australia sets the national benchmark in protecting retail workers

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Back-to-School spending lifts – but fewer families can afford to take part

Australians to turn out in force for Boxing Day

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