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Retailers ready to work with revitalised Federal Cabinet to strengthen economic outcomes

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today congratulated the members of the re-elected Labor Government ministry and welcomed the opportunity to work with Federal Cabinet […]

Mother’s Day love: fewer Aussies spending more

Australians are expected to splash $1 billion on Mother’s Day this year, virtually unchanged from a year ago despite tighter household budgets. A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) […]

Retailers ready to work with Albanese Government to revitalise Australia’s $430 bn retail sector

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their return to government and stand ready to work together to […]

Modest retail spending uptick continues into March

Retail spending growth continued to increase modestly in March compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending […]

Let’s get on with supporting Aussie businesses to grow jobs and the economy

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Australian Retailers Association (ARA) today warned that increased workplace regulation will threaten the survival […]

Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to cap international students and raise visa costs, which would significantly impact […]

DIY projects, travel and food lead Easter holiday spend

Easter trading will provide a sweet boost for retailers with spending across food, travel and DIY projects expected to elevate the national retail economy this April. New data presented by […]

Retail recovery on hold (again) with today’s Reserve Bank decision

Retailers said today’s Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.10% is a significant blow for consumer and business confidence that will delay the recovery of […]

Retail spending uptick continues into February with modest growth

Australians continued to spend more across retail compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending during February […]

Ninth supermarket review proposed after 8 tax-payer funded reports find no evidence of price gouging

Peak retail body Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said today the continued political focus on supermarkets is a distraction from the broader community and business policies Australians deserve during an election […]

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Retailers ready to work with revitalised Federal Cabinet to strengthen economic outcomes

Mother’s Day love: fewer Aussies spending more

Retailers ready to work with Albanese Government to revitalise Australia’s $430 bn retail sector

Modest retail spending uptick continues into March

Let’s get on with supporting Aussie businesses to grow jobs and the economy

Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers

DIY projects, travel and food lead Easter holiday spend

Retail recovery on hold (again) with today’s Reserve Bank decision

Retail spending uptick continues into February with modest growth

Ninth supermarket review proposed after 8 tax-payer funded reports find no evidence of price gouging

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