Media releases

Australians are set to spend $995 million on Mother’s Day this year – up $70 million, or 7.5% from 2023 – with flowers, alcohol, or an experience topping the gifts for mothers and others, research from the Australian Retailers Association

Statement from Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra. “The tragic events at Bondi Junction yesterday, which are still unfolding in their impact, have left our retail community and the

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) notes the release of Craig Emerson’s interim report into the Independent Review of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. ARA CEO Paul Zahra said

Retail sales in Australia saw a modest increase of 1.6% in February 2024 compared to the same month last year, as cost-of-living pressures continue to influence consumer spending. The latest

As Australians gear up for the Easter break, a spending spree across DIY projects, holiday travel, and festive treats is set to bolster the economy. Across the three categories, Aussies

The peak retail body, Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the Greens’ proposed bill for divestiture laws targeting supermarkets is a poorly conceived idea that could escalate grocery prices for consumers.

Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision today to again hold cash rates at 4.35%. It comes as Australia’s

Holidaymakers are set to splash out more than $9.6 billion on Easter travel this year, up $500 million on 2023 (5%), with a significant amount to be spent on overseas

More than a third of Australians are set to pick up the tools and undertake DIY projects over the Easter break, tipped to spend $6.3 billion on home improvements and

Peak retail industry body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the government’s prebudget announcement to eliminate around 500 import tariffs as a step in the right direction to reduce

Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has partnered with Chief Executive Women (CEW) to offer a scholarship for an emerging woman leader in retail to study at

Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian families will splash out on Easter treats this year, tipped to spend $2.05 billion on hot cross buns, easter eggs or other special food (up 23.5%)