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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
Australian retailers record huge spike in armed and violent retail crime
Australian retailers recorded a staggering 66 per cent year-on-year increase in retail crime involving weapons last year, alongside a large spike in violent and threatening events, highlighting the urgent need
Australian Retailers Association responds to ACCC Supermarkets Report
Following the release today of the ACCC Supermarket Inquiry Report, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the report acknowledges the rising cost of doing business has driven higher grocery prices
Retail managers could be on average $5,800 better off annually under ARA salary proposal to FWC
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has strengthened its salary absorption proposal as part of its application to the Fair Work Commission to vary the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). ARA
More Choice for Employees, Less Red Tape for Businesses
Joint Statement from the Australian Retailers Association and The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA)
Retail managers could earn thousands more under opt-in salary proposal to Fair Work Commission
Retail managers could be thousands of dollars better off annually under an annualised salary option for senior managers aimed at providing greater income stability. Retail workers would also be able
Retail update on Cyclone Alfred and flooding events in QLD and NSW
As the impacts of emergency weather conditions continue to unfold across Queensland and New South Wales, retailers have called for patience, cautioning that the recovery of some store operations will
Retail update on Queensland and Northern New South Wales store operations
As Cyclone Alfred and heavy rainfall continues to threaten Queensland and Northern New South Wales, retailers have put preparations in place to ensure the safety of their teams, customers and
January retail spending offers a promising start
The new year opened with a modest uplift in retail spending compared to the same period last year. The latest data from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows consumer spending
Retail leaders come together to shape the sector’s future
Australia’s most prominent retail leaders will gather at the Australian Retailers Association’s Leader’s Forum 2025, presented in partnership with American Express. On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February at the
Employee choice the focus of retail award proposals
Retail workers would be able to work a more flexible four-day week and finish shifts early under a proposal to update the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA). Retail managers would
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