Lightweight plastic bags no longer used in Australian retail from tomorrow

Tuesday 31 May 2022

  A major milestone in the fight against single use plastics will be achieved tomorrow when lightweight plastic bags are officially banned in NSW.

Another record-breaking month for Australian retail sales

Friday 27 May 2022

  Australian retail sales have broken more records with $33.9 billion spent in stores and online in April – a 9.6% increase on a year ago and up 0.9%...

Mid-year sales get underway with Australians set to spend $8.8 billion

Thursday 26 May 2022

  Retailers have kick started their mid-year sales campaign and bargain hunters are set to oblige by spending $8.8 billion in stores and online as...

Retailers congratulate Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese

Sunday 22 May 2022

  Australia’s largest retail peak body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has congratulated Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese and the...

Retail sales strengthen in April amidst inflationary pressures

Wednesday 18 May 2022

  Australian retail sales continued to strengthen in April, with trade increasing 9.9% compared to the same time last year, according to Mastercard...

Pensioners, mature age critical to resolving retail workforce shortages

Tuesday 17 May 2022

  With acute labour shortages continuing as a major barrier to retail recovery, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is supporting calls to allow...

Retail sales reach record levels in March as spending challenges loom

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Retailers welcome Victorian government’s investment in critical infrastructure

Monday 2 May 2022

ARA welcomes Victorian lead in addressing skills shortages

Thursday 28 April 2022

Retailers welcome end to masks, close contact isolations in WA

Tuesday 26 April 2022