Boxing Day trade comes to Adelaide

11 November 2019

Boxing Day Sales - confetti flies as doors open from extended trading in South Australia

The NRA lauds the decision by the SA Government to again approve Boxing Day trade in Adelaide suburbs claiming it will lead to a sales bonanza. Call us!

Retailers welcome merger regime updates following industry advocacy

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Federal Government’s refinements to Australia’s upcoming...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Federal Government’s refinements to Australia’s upcoming merger control regime, including an important exemption for routine retail leases and other low-risk transactions. The changes, announced today by Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Dr Andrew Leigh...

17 October 2025

Risks to salaried employment across economy to flow from Federal Court decision

A Federal Court judgment regarding historical entitlements of salaried staff under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) will be...

A Federal Court judgment regarding historical entitlements of salaried staff under the General Retail Industry Award (GRIA) will be far-reaching and add further complexity and red tape to salaried employment across all industry sectors, Australia’s leading business groups said today. In a joint statement, the Australian Chamber of Commerce and...

13 October 2025

Modest August retail spending strengthens case for November rate cut

Spending in retail-related categories grew by a modest 3.7% in August compared to the same period in 2024, registering...

Spending in retail-related categories grew by a modest 3.7% in August compared to the same period in 2024, registering $37.8 billion in sales, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This moderation in recent performance underlines the need for the RBA to stay vigilant in considering...

3 October 2025