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Retail managers could be on average $5,800 better off annually under ARA salary proposal to FWC
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has strengthened its salary absorption proposal as part of its application to the Fair Work Commission to vary the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). ARA
More Choice for Employees, Less Red Tape for Businesses
Joint Statement from the Australian Retailers Association and The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA)
Retail managers could earn thousands more under opt-in salary proposal to Fair Work Commission
Retail managers could be thousands of dollars better off annually under an annualised salary option for senior managers aimed at providing greater income stability. Retail workers would also be able
Retail update on Cyclone Alfred and flooding events in QLD and NSW
As the impacts of emergency weather conditions continue to unfold across Queensland and New South Wales, retailers have called for patience, cautioning that the recovery of some store operations will
Retail update on Queensland and Northern New South Wales store operations
As Cyclone Alfred and heavy rainfall continues to threaten Queensland and Northern New South Wales, retailers have put preparations in place to ensure the safety of their teams, customers and
January retail spending offers a promising start
The new year opened with a modest uplift in retail spending compared to the same period last year. The latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows consumer spending
Retail leaders come together to shape the sector’s future
Australia’s most prominent retail leaders will gather at the Australian Retailers Association’s Leader’s Forum 2025, presented in partnership with American Express. On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February at the
Employee choice the focus of retail award proposals
Retail workers would be able to work a more flexible four-day week and finish shifts early under a proposal to update the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). Retail managers would
RBA cash decision brings relief to retailers
Retailers have called today’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times are far from over for the sector. Peak bodies, the Australian
Love-struck Aussies ready for romance this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air for Australians as shoppers wear their hearts on their sleeves and prepare to spend a record $535 million on Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved
Retail Leaders Urge Government to Strengthen Industry Resilience in Federal Budget
Increased support for small to medium sized business (SMB), national harmonisation of retail industry regulations, federal government leadership on retail crime and strengthened supply chain infrastructure are among the priorities
December 2024 spending uptick reveals holiday boost
Australians embraced Cyber Monday and Boxing Day sales along with festive spending in December, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing spending during the final
ARC submissions
Given the important role that the retail sector plays in driving economic growth, we seek government policies that:
- Support the economic impact generated by the retail sector;
- Restore business confidence, particularly for small and medium businesses;
- Increase consumer confidence and disposable income;
- Apply downward pressure on business costs; and
- Reduce complexity by driving national alignment on state matters