As a retailer, the secret to returning customers is selecting products and brands that will resonate with your customers...
As a retailer, the secret to returning customers is selecting products and brands that will resonate with your customers and sell at full price. The GenZ audience is especially tricky to please, as they are constantly inundated with new products and brands. How does one select unique items that...
Retail is constantly evolving to meet and surpass the changing needs of customers and our local communities. The pandemic...
Retail is constantly evolving to meet and surpass the changing needs of customers and our local communities. The pandemic accelerated digital and eCommerce trends, and now it’s time for bricks-and-mortar to focus on the industry's future. With 14 unique and insightful sessions, networking drinks and exhibition stalls, the NRXpo is...
Is Vietnam the new destination for manufacturing supply chain? Word is out that Vietnam is the new China. Retail Global...
Is Vietnam the new destination for manufacturing supply chain? Word is out that Vietnam is the new China. Retail Global and the National Retail Association have partnered with WhiteCorp International to give our members an “access all areas” tour across Vietnam in May 2023. “For the past few years, especially with...
Retailers welcome the announcement to change close contact isolation rules in Victoria and New South Wales this weekend, anticipating...
Retailers welcome the announcement to change close contact isolation rules in Victoria and New South Wales this weekend, anticipating it will lessen the burden of labour shortages throughout the industry. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb says the impact of isolation rules has been devastating for the retail and hospitality...
As federal election campaigns of parties large and small gather momentum, retailers will be interested in what’s in it...
As federal election campaigns of parties large and small gather momentum, retailers will be interested in what’s in it for them. Hopefully, the May 21 result brings a government with enough balance of power to get cracking on what’s good for the country – and good for retail. In the...
Thousands of retailers and service providers descended on the Gold Coast last week, as Retail Fest 2022 more than...
Thousands of retailers and service providers descended on the Gold Coast last week, as Retail Fest 2022 more than made up for lost time during the pandemic. Dominique Lamb, CEO of the National Retail Association and Bec Goulter, Director of Marketing & Events, were among the hundreds of expert speakers...
Last week the National Retail Association hosted the first of a series of Future Leaders Forums, an event aimed...
Last week the National Retail Association hosted the first of a series of Future Leaders Forums, an event aimed at gathering young retailers and leaders of the retail industry for mentoring and a meal. The keynote speaker of this event was Alice Barbery, CEO of Universal Store. Over the...
The Queensland Government will open the next round of its Business Basics grants on Wednesday 4 May, with guidelines...
The Queensland Government will open the next round of its Business Basics grants on Wednesday 4 May, with guidelines now open so that businesses can start preparing their applications. Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said this would be the third round for Business Basics, which is one...
The National Retail Association recognises Anzac Day as an important national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand...
The National Retail Association recognises Anzac Day as an important national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Anzac Day trading hours This is...
The NRA Sustainability team, REDcycle, Australian Food and Grocery Council and national businesses had the pleasure of seeing plastics recovery and recycling...
The NRA Sustainability team, REDcycle, Australian Food and Grocery Council and national businesses had the pleasure of seeing plastics recovery and recycling in action at IQ Renew last week. So exciting to see how #Curby trials of curbside soft plastic recycling in NSW are proving highly successful in capturing valuable resources for remanufacturing. Plastic will...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has undoubtedly got a difficult decision ahead of itself. The ACTU is calling for...
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has undoubtedly got a difficult decision ahead of itself. The ACTU is calling for a minimum 5 per cent increase beginning from 1 July, while industry groups, such as the NRA, are more circumspect. In our submission to the FWC, we called for an increase...
For most Australians, superannuation will grow to become one of their largest financial assets, usually second only to the...
For most Australians, superannuation will grow to become one of their largest financial assets, usually second only to the family home. But are you making the most of it? Small changes can make a big difference to your super over time and how long it will last you in...
The National Retail Association welcomes the state government announcements scrapping vaccine mandates across Queensland and the Northern Territory, saying...
The National Retail Association welcomes the state government announcements scrapping vaccine mandates across Queensland and the Northern Territory, saying retailers are excited to get back to doing what they do best – driving economic growth. In the Northern Territory, the Territory Vaccine Pass has been removed. This means proof of...
It finally feels like we’re emerging from the weeds of the pandemic, with today’s announcement that the Northern Territory...
It finally feels like we’re emerging from the weeds of the pandemic, with today’s announcement that the Northern Territory will immediately scrap vaccine passports, and Queensland to follow suit from 1 pm on Thursday, 14 April. Customers will be able to flow into cafes, restaurants, cinemas, and other venues...
Last week’s budget revealed short term recovery solutions for retail, but a long road to economic recovery remains without...
Last week’s budget revealed short term recovery solutions for retail, but a long road to economic recovery remains without measures to address workforce disruptions. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb is calling for greater investment for retail and small business through long-term resilience measures. “We welcome the budget’s investment in skills...
This is THE million dollar question! The difference in your revenue could be in the millions depending on which...
This is THE million dollar question! The difference in your revenue could be in the millions depending on which of the two options you pick. Nowadays, several free website building services allow business owners to design their websites. And apparently, all you need is a bit of creativity and in...