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Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association, has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to streamline and simplify Australia’s migration system to offer long-term pathways to residency for skilled workers.
Australians spent $8.1 billion over the week of Easter (April 2 – April 8) – up a modest 4.5 per cent on last year amid a softening of discretionary spending and high inflation, according to new Westpac DataX research in conjunction with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA).
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association, has partnered with Chief Executive Women (CEW) for the second year running to offer a scholarship for an emerging woman leader in
Beyond chocolate, hot cross buns and holidays, DIY projects are set to be a main activity over the Easter break with Australians tipped to spend $6.4 billion on home improvements and renovations.
Research by the Australian Retailers Association, in conjunction with Roy Morgan, projects that over a third of Australians 18+ (7.5 million) are planning to undertake DIY projects during the Easter long weekend.
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed a considerable decline in retail job vacancies, but warns the reduction is likely a result of the increasing cost
Retail sales have recorded 6.4% year-on-year growth in February 2023 – bolstered by cafes, restaurants and takeaway, and food categories.
According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), shoppers spent more than $35 billion across the country in February.
The nation’s peak retail industry group, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has congratulated Chris Minns on his election victory and looks forward to working with the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to address the issues affecting retailers in New South Wales.
Holidaymakers are set to spend more than $9.1 billion on travel this year, up $2 billion on Easter 2022 (up 28%), as the tourism industry experiences a resurgence after years
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian families will indulge in Easter treats, new research shows – with Australians tipped to spend almost $1.7 billion on hot cross buns, easter eggs or other
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) are urging state and territory governments across the country to implement tougher
