Australian Retailers AssociationAccording to the Experian Australian National FootFall Index covering discretionary spend retailers, foot fall for the week commencing 28th September fell.
Last week, footfall was down on the previous week with a decline of 1.1 percent. Year on year, footfall declined by 0.7 percent, which was the first reduction since early June.
Year to date, footfall has increased by 2.5 percent in 2015 against 2014.
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.
Today is National Closing the Gap Day, a day of action to pledge support for achieving indigenous health equality by 2030. As part of the ARA’s reconciliation journey, we have made a commitment to use our reach to raise awareness with our members about days of significance for First Nations communities, like Closing the Gap Day.
ACT and NT – No restrictions NSW – Closed Good Friday,7 April and Easter Sunday, 9 April; ANZAC Day trading from 1pm VIC – Closed Good Friday, 7 April, ANZAC
If a crime such as theft or violence takes place at your business, staff and customers who witnessed the event may be asked to provide a police statement. A police
This week we’re excited to launch the 2023 ARA Retail Insights Report – our annual overview of the retail outlook. The way the retail sector is perceived, and its public profile is essential to our long-term success.
