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
17 March 2025
Media
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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
17 March 2025
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
8 March 2025
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
6 March 2025
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
4 March 2025
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
24 February 2025
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
20 February 2025
RBA cash decision brings relief to retailers
Retailers have called today’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times are far from over for the sector. Peak bodies, the Australian
18 February 2025
Love-struck Aussies ready for romance this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air for Australians as shoppers wear their hearts on their sleeves and prepare to spend a record $535 million on Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved
6 February 2025
Retail Leaders Urge Government to Strengthen Industry Resilience in Federal Budget
Increased support for small to medium sized business (SMB), national harmonisation of retail industry regulations, federal government leadership on retail crime and strengthened supply chain infrastructure are among the priorities
5 February 2025
