Australian Retailers AssociationThe Australian National FootFall Index covering discretionary spend retailers for the week commencing October 26, 2015, has seen footfall fall on the previous week with a decrease of 2.8 percent. Year on year, footfall increased by 3.3 percent.
Year to date, footfall has increased by 2.5 percent in 2015 against 2014.
With the New South Wales state election complete, we now have a Labor government in place in every state except Tasmania and an 18 month window without any elections occurring.
This provides a period where we may see significant reform and potentially for national alignment in key policy areas across Australia.
There is a slow shift towards incorporating design aspects that create more inclusive shopping experiences for customers of all neurotypes. Retailers willing to explore this hidden customer segment can deliver a more easy, engaging and inclusive experience both in-store and online.
ARA members and partners gathered at the Sofitel in Melbourne on 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day, network with their peers, and share insights for how we can innovate
As product stewardship schemes continue to grow around Australia, we sit down with Director of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, John Gertsakis, to understand more about how retailers in
The ARA is proud to announce a new collaboration with Edge Impact and Two Point Co to help ARA members on their sustainability and impact journey.
Retail crime continues to be a concern with many businesses recording an increase in shoplifting.
In the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data coming out of New South Wales, retail theft increased 23.7% year-on-year.
