ABOUT
CEO
Forum
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The ARA’s CEO Forum provides the retail industry with a platform of thought leadership on macro trends and issues affecting the sector.
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The Forum consists of CEOs and nominated executives from across Australia’s largest retailers.
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Participating members act in an advisory capacity to facilitate a united, integrated approach to issues in a dynamic retail environment.
Achievements
The Forum was formed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and facilitated the development of a unified retail industry voice to:
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Ensure an integrated approach to government in a dynamic crisis environment.
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Advise on and maximise the effectiveness of communications with ARA members and stakeholders.
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Proactively inform the agenda of the ARA in lobbying of state and federal governments
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Strengthen the corporate social responsibility of retail members, and of the wider industry, at a time of crisis.
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Richard Murray
CEO, JB Hi-Fi
Key Recent Issues
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COVID-19 Crisis Response & Recovery
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Input to economic support packages and programs
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Wages policy
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Corporate social responsibility
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Macro trends and changes in retail