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Greens Divestiture proposed laws could result in higher grocery prices
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.
Retailers welcome March cash rate pause
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
Easter holiday spending up amid big overseas spend
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
DIY improvements remain a popular activity this Easter
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
Elimination of import tariffs will benefit retailers and consumers
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
ARA and CEW launch 2024 Women Leaders in Retail scholarship
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
Sweet spending spree on Easter treats as Australia’s population swells
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%)
Melbourne city retailers encouraged to adopt Twilight Trade
City of Melbourne traders should respond to changing consumer behaviour by extending core trading hours, creating a link between the daytime and night-time economy a new report by leading peak
January retail sales increase 1.1% year on year amid cost-of-living squeeze
Australian retail sales increased a modest 1.1% year-on-year in January 2024, with cost-of-living pressures, impacting discretionary spend and forcing several categories into decline. According to figures released today by the
ARA partners with i=Change to give back ahead of International Women’s Day
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), is proud to announce a significant partnership with social impact tech platform i=Change, ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8.
ARA partners with Artemide Law to deliver expertise to retailers
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has partnered with specialist legal firm Artemide Law to deliver industry-wide legal expertise to members. The partnership will cover a broad
Inaugural ARA Awards to Showcase Retail Excellence
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has launched the inaugural ARA Awards, celebrating excellence and innovation within the Australian retail sector. The ARA Awards 2024, sponsored by
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