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15 February 2021

Adelaide Cup public holiday means more retailers can open their doors across suburban Adelaide

For the first time in South Australian history all shops across suburban Adelaide can open their doors on the Adelaide Cup public holiday. Visit us!

RBA cash rate hold underlines need for productivity push

Retailers today urged governments across Australia to address the deepening productivity challenge following the RBA’s decision to hold the...

Retailers today urged governments across Australia to address the deepening productivity challenge following the RBA’s decision to hold the cash rate. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) say excessive and escalating regulation is undermining economic capacity and fuelling inflationary pressures. ARA CEO Chris Rodwell said a...

9 December 2025

Retailers welcome tough new Victorian retail crime laws – renew calls for swift Workplace Protection Orders, permanent retail crime taskforce

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) welcome the passage of Victoria’s new worker-protection laws...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) welcome the passage of Victoria’s new worker-protection laws this week, which introduce tougher penalties for abuse, threats and assaults against retail, fast food, hospitality and transport workers. Under new laws, which will be in effect before Christmas, a serious...

4 December 2025

Robust October retail spending a solid platform for peak season trading

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) said today’s ABS data showing a 5.7% annual rise...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) said today’s ABS data showing a 5.7% annual rise in retail spending for the month of October demonstrates continued momentum for the sector, despite a sensitive economic environment and ongoing uncertainty around the interest rate outlook. Seasonally adjusted retail spending for...

4 December 2025