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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
FAQs on ARA GRIA Submission
Claim ARA Fact 1 Retailers are trying to abolish penalty rates, overtime and meal breaks Incorrect. The ARA application does not include a proposal to remove penalty rates, overtime
ARA Response to General Retail Industry Award Case
“In February 2024, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to make the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (GRIA) clearer, simpler and more
ARA x NRA response to QLD knife incident
“The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) continue to call for strengthened safety measures to protect retail workers amidst a concerning wave of violence in retail settings,
Aussies to spend $2.7 billion as students head Back to School
As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s Back to School (BTS) purchases are projected to generate around $2.7 billion in sales. The projected spend is up $150
November retail sales increase 3% year on year as bargain hunters take advantage of Black Friday sales
Australian retail sales increased 3% year-on-year in November 2024, with Black Friday sales delivering a vital boost. According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), shoppers
Shop with respect: violence and aggression against retail workers is never okay
The Minns Labor Government is reminding consumers to behave respectfully, as new figures reveal more than 100 people have been charged under tough laws to help protect retail workers. The
Boxing Day bonanza for Australian shoppers in 2024
Australians will flock to Boxing Day sales this year, with a total of $1.3 billion set to be spent on Boxing Day new data from Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and
Countdown to Christmas as retailers race to 25 December
It’s the most wonderful time of year for retailers who are pulling out all the stops for Aussies with just four more sleeps to Christmas. Shoppers are expected to spend
ARA Statement in response to the RTBU industrial dispute
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for swift resolution to the NSW government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union industrial disputes. Further disruptions to train transport would be
Chris Rodwell appointed inaugural CEO Australian Retail Council
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC) supporting the establishment of
Retail sector releases Federal Election Priorities
The retail sector has released its federal election priorities, calling on political leaders to adopt a growth-focused, forward-thinking approach to the sector which contributes more than 18% to Gross Domestic
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