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Australians share the Valentine’s Day love today
Celebrations of love are expected to flourish today, with Aussies predicted to splash $465 million on traditional gifts for loved ones as well as gifts for self on Valentine’s Day.
Retailers welcome WA’s tougher penalties for assaults on retail workers
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has welcomed the Western Australian Government’s plans to introduce legislation to implement tougher penalties for people who assault or abuse retail workers. The landmark reforms,
Retailers welcome concessions on Closing Loopholes, questions remain on casual conversion
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed amendments to the Closing Loopholes Bill secured by crossbench senators that address some significant concerns the retail sector had
ARA application seeks clearer, simpler and more flexible retail award
The country’s largest and most diverse industry group for the retail sector, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has lodged an application to vary the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) with
Retailers welcome February cash rate reprieve
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 after the
Aussies to splash $465 million in the name of love amid cost-of-living squeeze
Australian lovebirds are set to spend $465 million this Valentine’s Day (down 4.1% or $20 million from 2023) as cost-of-living pressures clip Cupid’s wings. Research from the Australian Retailers Association
Retailers welcome common-sense approach from crossbench as ray of hope on Closing Loopholes
The country’s largest peak body for the retail sector, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has thanked the crossbench and opposition senators for their common-sense approach to the Closing Loopholes inquiry,
December retail sales increase 0.8% year on year amid subdued Christmas
Australian retail sales increased a modest 0.8% year-on-year in December, with Christmas spending being subdued in 2023 mainly due to cost-of-living pressures. According to figures released today by the Australian
Australian retailers seek urgent resolution of DP World dispute
The country’s largest retail industry peak body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is once again calling for urgent resolution in the dispute between DP World and the Maritime Union of
Aussies to spend $2.5 billion as students head Back to School
As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s Back to School (BTS) purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion in sales. Inaugural research by the Australian Retailers Association
New research: Australian ecommerce leads the charge in mass AI adoption
Salesforce has today released its latest State of Commerce report in collaboration with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) revealing four in five Australian e-commerce businesses are already harnessing the power
November retail sales increase 2.2% year on year as bargain hunters take advantage of Black Friday sales
Australian retail sales increased 2.2% year-on-year in November, with increases in food related categories remaining strong and Black Friday sales delivering a vital boost. According to figures released today 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