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Australian retailers continued to face slow discretionary spend throughout the month of August, despite a modest uptick in consumer spending compared to the same time last year. The latest retail
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called for greater transparency around the supermarket data released today by CHOICE. ARA CEO Paul Zahra said taxpayers, government, and most importantly consumers
Australians are getting into the spooky season spirit this year, with retailers set to enjoy a $450 million boost from Halloween spending in 2024. New data from Roy Morgan shows
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold cash rates at 4.35%. ARA Chief Executive Officer Paul Zahra said
Australia’s leading retailers across large and small businesses have made their mark at the inaugural 2024 ARA Retail Awards, sponsored by principal partner American Express. The event honoured retailers large
Peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA), have welcomed the Queensland Government’s Respect at Work laws that will see stronger protections for people assaulted at
Peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has applauded Victoria Police’s announcement today that 24 serious offenders have been arrested and charged on 478 counts as part of Operation
The CEO of Australian Retailers Association (ARA) Paul Zahra today announced his resignation, ending his near five year tenure at the end of 2024 as the association transitions to an
Australian retail sales remained challenging in July 2024 with modest growth of 2.3% compared to the same month last year according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of
With the next phase of single-use-plastics bans coming into effect in Western Australia and South Australia from 1 September, Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed calls for national alignment and
