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As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s Back to School (BTS) purchases are projected to generate around $2.7 billion in sales. The projected spend is up $150
Australian retail sales increased 3% year-on-year in November 2024, with Black Friday sales delivering a vital boost. According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), shoppers
Australians will flock to Boxing Day sales this year, with a total of $1.3 billion set to be spent on Boxing Day new data from Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and
It’s the most wonderful time of year for retailers who are pulling out all the stops for Aussies with just four more sleeps to Christmas. Shoppers are expected to spend
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
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
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
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
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
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
