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ARA Annual General Meeting – CEO Paul Zahra’s message
This morning the ARA hosted its annual general meeting for members. We are pleased to share ARA CEO Paul Zahra’s message, which notably spoke to a record set of financial
Australia’s peak retail body calls for safe and respectful industrial action
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is urging the United Workers Union (UWU) to consider the safety and wellbeing of staff, shoppers and the community following ongoing industrial action against Woolworths
Modest October retail spending growth
Retail sales throughout the month of October were higher than the same period last year with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming a 3.4% increase
Small Businesses Innovating with New Products and Services this Festive Season
Australian small retailers are hoping for a prosperous end to the year with the majority (73%) saying this festive trading period will be extremely important (42%) or very important (31%)
Australian Retailers Association Partners with Good360 to Drive Sustainability and Social Impact
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is proud to announce an extension of its strategic partnership with Good360 Australia – a leading charity supporting communities in need through the redistribution of
Report prioritising sexual safety of young retail workers supported by industry
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed new research from the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) and the Mikell Institute in its report,
Christmas comes early for retailers as Aussies buy sooner and spend more
Australians are embracing the festive spirit early in 2024, with a majority of shoppers (53%) having already purchased gifts as of mid-October. New Roy Morgan data, commissioned by the Australian
RBA cash rate hold a missed opportunity to support households and retailers doing it tough
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision today to hold the cash rate at 4.35% is a missed opportunity to support households and businesses
Subdued retail spending as consumers remain under pressure
Australian consumers remain under pressure with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming subdued retail spending throughout September compared to the same time last year.
Retailers congratulate Queensland Premier David Crisafulli on election victory
Peak retail industry bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA), have congratulated Queensland Premier David Crisafulli on his election victory highlighting the importance of working with
New retail peak body to be named Australian Retail Council
The name of Australia’s new peak retail body has been revealed as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) build towards a proposed amalgamation. The proposed
A spooktacular Halloween for retailers as Aussies embrace the scary season
One in five Australians are getting ghoulish this Halloween, with ever-growing popularity of the October 31 event reflected in boosted retail sales across the nation. The Australian Retailers Association’s (ARA)
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