Retailers outline vaping plan to reduce harm, help smokers and protect kids

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today outlined a fairer and more sensible approach to legalising the sale of...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today outlined a fairer and more sensible approach to legalising the sale of vaping products, in its submission to the Senate Inquiry on the issue. After previous expressing alarm over the current plan to allow smoke-free to be either purchased on the internet without...

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Know Your Drone safety campaign

Know Your Drone is a national drone safety education campaign by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Drone retailers, wholesalers...

Know Your Drone is a national drone safety education campaign by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Drone retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers are encouraged to pledge their support so that customers can be confident that they’re buying a drone from a supplier that takes drone safety seriously. CASA-recognised Drone Safety Advocates...

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Free advice for all Victorian retailers until 30 November 2020

Getting Victorian retail open for the seasonal trading period was top priority for the National Retail Association. With less...

Getting Victorian retail open for the seasonal trading period was top priority for the National Retail Association. With less than a month to go until the start of the Christmas trade period, we are committed to doing everything we can to help retailers. To this end, we will be offering...

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Message from the CEO | 3 November 2020

It’s difficult to believe that we’re heading into the final stretch of the most whirlwind year in recent memory....

It’s difficult to believe that we’re heading into the final stretch of the most whirlwind year in recent memory. We’re now less than two weeks from the official start of the Christmas trade period and we all know just how important this year’s festive season will be for our...

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eCommerce sales expected to surge by 11%: Reinvent your business strategy now and successfully thrive online

As we enter into the holiday shopping season, retail businesses can expect to see a surge in profits, in...

As we enter into the holiday shopping season, retail businesses can expect to see a surge in profits, in particular, with online shopping. According to a marketing study, the eCommerce industry has grown significantly over the last five years, with a further revenue growth of 11.1% estimated this year. Quite...

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Top tips for tough times: How to build resilience

You have probably noticed that some people cope better than others when faced with setbacks – what affects one...

You have probably noticed that some people cope better than others when faced with setbacks – what affects one person may have little impact on another. The key difference is resilience. Resilience is the ability to respond to, recover and ‘bounce back’ after facing adversity or stress. Resilient people...

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South Australian government charging ahead with single use plastics ban commencing 1 March 2021

The South Australian Government has advised the National Retail Association that on 1 March 2021, the Single Use Plastics...

The South Australian Government has advised the National Retail Association that on 1 March 2021, the Single Use Plastics (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will be implemented after passing Parliament on 9 September 2020. The National Retail Association consistently lobbied on behalf of industry and retailers to ensure 'black out periods' were...

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Up to $7,000 per quarter for each trainee under the Boosting Apprenticeship subsidy

To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers...

To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers who engage a new Australian Apprentice or Trainee.   New Criteria for Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements Scheme From October 28 2020, the Australian Government announced new criteria relating to existing workers. An existing worker is...

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