Australian Retail Council to launch 1 February 2026

Fair Work Commission approval paves way for new era of unity and leadership in retail  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA)...

Fair Work Commission approval paves way for new era of unity and leadership in retail  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) approval of their amalgamation — the final step in establishment of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), which will officially...

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Chris Rodwell appointed inaugural CEO Australian Retail Council

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC) supporting the establishment of the amalgamated entity from March 2025. As a proven leader in the Australian business community, Mr Rodwell will play a...

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New retail peak body to be named Australian Retail Council

Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association amalgamation update The name of Australia’s new peak retail body has been revealed as...

Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association amalgamation update The name of Australia’s new peak retail body has been revealed as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) build towards a proposed amalgamation. The proposed entity will be known as the Australian Retail Council (ARC) and will feature...

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