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Retailers ready to work with Albanese Government to revitalise Australia’s $430 bn retail sector
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) congratulate Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party on their return to government and stand ready to work together to
Modest retail spending uptick continues into March
Retail spending growth continued to increase modestly in March compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending
Let’s get on with supporting Aussie businesses to grow jobs and the economy
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Australian Retailers Association (ARA) today warned that increased workplace regulation will threaten the survival
Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to cap international students and raise visa costs, which would significantly impact
DIY projects, travel and food lead Easter holiday spend
Easter trading will provide a sweet boost for retailers with spending across food, travel and DIY projects expected to elevate the national retail economy this April. New data presented by
Retail recovery on hold (again) with today’s Reserve Bank decision
Retailers said today’s Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.10% is a significant blow for consumer and business confidence that will delay the recovery of
Retail spending uptick continues into February with modest growth
Australians continued to spend more across retail compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending during February
Ninth supermarket review proposed after 8 tax-payer funded reports find no evidence of price gouging
Peak retail body Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said today the continued political focus on supermarkets is a distraction from the broader community and business policies Australians deserve during an election
Retail recovery key to an economic recovery
Getting the retail sector back on its feet must be a priority in the Federal Election, with retail contributing almost one fifth of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, the Australian
Communique: Retail Employee Safety Council meets for a third time
The safety of retail staff in relation to knife crime and its impact on the wider community was the focus of the third meeting of the Retail Employee Safety Council
Fed Budget: Retailers welcome modest cost of living measures, but business support a missed opportunity
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said the Federal Government’s modest cost of living measures in today’s federal budget, including delayed tax cuts, energy, health care,
“Knives in the wrong hands fuel retail crime,” retailers say
Retailers have identified knives and blades as a weapon of choice in retail crime, triggering calls from the sector to cut red tape around wanding and increase restrictions on knife
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