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Media releases
For media enquiries and interview opportunities, contact the ARC media team on media@retail.org.au or 0434 381 670
All ARC media releases
ARA Statement in response to the RTBU industrial dispute
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for swift resolution to the NSW government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union industrial disputes. Further disruptions to train transport would be
Chris Rodwell appointed inaugural CEO Australian Retail Council
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC) supporting the establishment of
Retail sector releases Federal Election Priorities
The retail sector has released its federal election priorities, calling on political leaders to adopt a growth-focused, forward-thinking approach to the sector which contributes more than 18% to Gross Domestic
Timely reminder this Christmas to shop with respect: violence and aggression against retail workers is never okay
The NSW Government is reminding consumers to behave respectfully during the Christmas shopping rush with tough new laws, a support line and “shop with respect” messaging distributed in shopping centres
Communique: Retail Employee Safety Council tackling retail worker safety in the lead up to Christmas
In the all-important festive season for the retail sector, the tripartite Retail Employee Safety Council gathered to focus on strategies to bolster the sector against intensifying abuse, assaults and harassment
Retailers respond to RBA cash rate decision
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to hold the cash rate at 4.35% is a missed opportunity to provide much-needed relief
Retailers call for national consistency on knife laws
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has voiced support for new knife laws in NSW that will improve safety for retailers and the broader community. From Monday 9 December, NSW police
Media Statement in response to FWC Woolworths ruling
“The ARA welcomes this ruling, which ensures Woolworths can reopen its Melbourne South Regional Distribution Centre (MSRDC), ensuring the community has unhindered access to groceries. “We commend the Fair Work
ARA Annual General Meeting – CEO Paul Zahra’s message
This morning the ARA hosted its annual general meeting for members. We are pleased to share ARA CEO Paul Zahra’s message, which notably spoke to a record set of financial
Australia’s peak retail body calls for safe and respectful industrial action
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is urging the United Workers Union (UWU) to consider the safety and wellbeing of staff, shoppers and the community following ongoing industrial action against Woolworths
Modest October retail spending growth
Retail sales throughout the month of October were higher than the same period last year with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirming a 3.4% increase
Small Businesses Innovating with New Products and Services this Festive Season
Australian small retailers are hoping for a prosperous end to the year with the majority (73%) saying this festive trading period will be extremely important (42%) or very important (31%)
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