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September cash-rate provides cold comfort for retailers

Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold cash rates at 4.35%. ARA Chief Executive Officer Paul Zahra said […]

Retail’s best and brightest recognised at industry awards night of nights 

Australia’s leading retailers across large and small businesses have made their mark at the inaugural 2024 ARA Retail Awards, sponsored by principal partner American Express. The event honoured retailers large […]

Retailers welcome QLD measures to strengthen penalties for assaults in the workplace

Peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA), have welcomed the Queensland Government’s Respect at Work laws that will see stronger protections for people assaulted at […]

Retailers welcome Victoria Police’s crack-down on retail crime

Peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has applauded Victoria Police’s announcement today that 24 serious offenders have been arrested and charged on 478 counts as part of Operation […]

ARA CEO Paul Zahra resigns to make way for new leadership under amalgamated entity

The CEO of Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Paul Zahra today announced his resignation, ending his near five year tenure at the end of 2024 as the association transitions to an […]

Soft consumer spending continues through July

Australian retail sales remained challenging in July 2024 with modest growth of 2.3% compared to the same month last year according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of […]

Retailers call for national consistency on phase out of single-use plastics

With the next phase of single-use-plastics bans coming into effect in Western Australia and South Australia from 1 September, Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed calls for national alignment and […]

Retail industry leaders shortlisted for ARA Retail Awards 2024

The nation’s most exceptional retailers have been shortlisted for the inaugural ARA Australian Retail Awards, with a sustainable denim company, an Australian-made scent and candle brand, and a beloved second-hand […]

Australian Small Retailers Seek to Drive Growth Through Innovation Among Mixed Financial Picture

New research reveals small retailers are looking for creative ways to grow their businesses with about two-thirds (67 per cent) looking for innovative ways to acquire new business, more than […]

Australians to spend less on Father’s Day amidst cost-of-living crunch

This Father’s Day, Australians will spend $820 million on their dads, with alcohol and food (34%), clothing, shoes, and sleepwear (15%) and books, games, and music (15%) the top three […]

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September cash-rate provides cold comfort for retailers

Retail’s best and brightest recognised at industry awards night of nights

Retailers welcome QLD measures to strengthen penalties for assaults in the workplace

Retailers welcome Victoria Police’s crack-down on retail crime

ARA CEO Paul Zahra resigns to make way for new leadership under amalgamated entity

Soft consumer spending continues through July

Retailers call for national consistency on phase out of single-use plastics

Retail industry leaders shortlisted for ARA Retail Awards 2024

Australian Small Retailers Seek to Drive Growth Through Innovation Among Mixed Financial Picture

Australians to spend less on Father’s Day amidst cost-of-living crunch

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