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May retail spending shows 3.3% year-on-year growth
Australian retail performance held steady in May, with data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending increased 3.3% year-on-year to $37.3 billion, compared to $36.1 billion in
Retailers support productivity focus by Albanese Government
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) strongly support the focus of the Albanese Government on productivity in its second term. Responding to the Prime Minister,
Savvy shoppers target EOFY sales for big ticket spending
Australian shoppers are tipped to spend $10.5 billion on mid-year/end-of-financial-year (EOFY) sales – up $400 million or 3.9% from 2024 – as retailers showcase their mid-year promotions to entice cash-strapped
Industry leaders unite for productivity solutions to improve living standards
More than 20 groups representing Australia’s small, medium and large businesses, universities and the investment community met today in Sydney to discuss productivity solutions to improve living standards for all
Victorian retailers back urgent action to ban machetes
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say the Victorian Government’s decision to ban the sale of machetes is an important response to the horrifying events at
FAQs – ARA GRIA application
The retail industry is constantly evolving, and retail employees deserve a simple Award and workplace conditions that truly reflect their needs. As part of the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) review
RBA cash relief to boost retail recovery
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent was welcomed by the retail industry today, as an encouraging
SA retail crime improvement highlights impact of focused government response
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have acknowledged positive results released this week by South Australia around retail theft and broader crime categories, as an example
Retailers ready to work with revitalised Federal Cabinet to strengthen economic outcomes
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today congratulated the members of the re-elected Labor Government ministry and welcomed the opportunity to work with Federal Cabinet
Mother’s Day love: fewer Aussies spending more
Australians are expected to splash $1 billion on Mother’s Day this year, virtually unchanged from a year ago despite tighter household budgets. A survey by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA)
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
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