Retailers welcome Government stimulus to buffer economy

The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced today by the Federal Government to buffer the economy...

The National Retail Association has welcomed the stimulus package announced today by the Federal Government to buffer the economy as the Coronavirus outbreak escalates. Overnight the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared Coronavirus a pandemic, leading to concerns that both the Australian and worldwide economy will take a hit. NRA CEO...

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Businesses not investing in the right broadband for their needs

Research highlights importance of having the right broadband for your needs Many small and medium businesses (SMB) on the nbn™ access...

Research highlights importance of having the right broadband for your needs Many small and medium businesses (SMB) on the nbn™ access network are embracing the cloud to save time and grow, but many think they don’t have the right broadband plan to take full advantage of future opportunities, according to research...

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Message from the CEO: 10 March 2020

Australia has been subjected to a summer of disasters. Large-scale bushfires that ravaged numerous regional communities, a longstanding drought,...

Australia has been subjected to a summer of disasters. Large-scale bushfires that ravaged numerous regional communities, a longstanding drought, and now the Coronavirus outbreak have all left an impact that now extends beyond those directly affected. This was demonstrated in last week’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail report...

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Fair Work Commission proceedings: Head in the sand, or head in the game?

By Andrew Piper and Alex Millman, NRA Legal Receiving notice of any legal proceedings is enough to make the blood...

By Andrew Piper and Alex Millman, NRA Legal Receiving notice of any legal proceedings is enough to make the blood run cold of most business owners and HR professionals. For many, the process of defending such an application can be time consuming and emotionally taxing.   While much work has been done...

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Small Business Digital Champions: Free and low-cost events

As Small Business Digital Champions, the National Retail Association is here to help you find the best ways to...

As Small Business Digital Champions, the National Retail Association is here to help you find the best ways to incorporate technology into your business. There are free or low-cost events offering advice and information for small businesses. See below for what’s on in your state or territory. Events by State     NSW  NSW...

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Novel Coronavirus | Member Alert

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  Current status The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that COVID-19 is a pandemic.   126 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, including 3...

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Retailers endorse NSW plastic reduction initiative

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today fully endorsed the announcement by the New South Wales Government to seek...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today fully endorsed the announcement by the New South Wales Government to seek input on the future of plastic within the state. Earlier today Premier Gladys Berejeklian and Environment Minister Matt Kean unveiled the NSW Plastics Plan discussion paper Cleaning Up Our Act: Redirecting...

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Australia’s catastrophic events disrupt the retail sector

Retailers have felt the brunt of Australia’s summer of disaster, with sales figures taking a major hit in January...

Retailers have felt the brunt of Australia’s summer of disaster, with sales figures taking a major hit in January due to the devastating bushfires, the National Retail Association said today.   According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover fell 0.3 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms.  This follows...

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Why is Australia in a toilet paper purchasing frenzy?

Australia has woken up this morning to empty shelves in the toilet aisle, and hashtags like #ToiletPaperApocalypse, #ToiletPaperCrisis, and...

Australia has woken up this morning to empty shelves in the toilet aisle, and hashtags like #ToiletPaperApocalypse, #ToiletPaperCrisis, and #ToiletPaperGate trending. Woolworths Group announced a purchasing limit on toilet paper packs in a media release yesterday, and shoppers have reported utter pandemonium in the aisles, just like in the...

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Marketing on a shoestring: low-cost and no-cost tools to help you get started

Marketing is an essential part of running a successful business. However, there are some negative perceptions around the topic,...

Marketing is an essential part of running a successful business. However, there are some negative perceptions around the topic, particularly around cost. It’s true that you need to spend money to make it. But there are low-cost and (even better!) free tools available. Facebook Business and Instagram Social media is a...

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Message from the CEO: 3rd March 2020

Headlines right around the world are dominated at present by the Coronavirus health scare and the fallout taking place....

Headlines right around the world are dominated at present by the Coronavirus health scare and the fallout taking place. We’re starting to see elected representatives at all levels of government take action to both protect the public and curb the economic consequences.   Last week the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, warned...

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Retailers welcome Coronavirus payroll tax relief

The National Retail Association has today welcomed the announcement by the Queensland State Government to provide payroll tax relief...

The National Retail Association has today welcomed the announcement by the Queensland State Government to provide payroll tax relief to businesses impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak. Under the measure, small and medium businesses throughout Queensland with a wage bill up to $6.5 million may be eligible to defer their payroll...

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