Calling all fabulous franchises to enter the 2023 National Retail Awards

This year’s National Retail Awards introduces a new category to celebrate the enormous contribution Australia’s franchisees make to our...

This year’s National Retail Awards introduces a new category to celebrate the enormous contribution Australia’s franchisees make to our industry, and their communities, every day. The Franchisee of the Year Award will be presented to an outstanding franchisee who has demonstrated exceptional business success while going above and beyond within...

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Message from our CEO – 8 August 2023

The National Retail Association team is enthusiastically preparing to create a spectacular evening for retailers at the upcoming National...

The National Retail Association team is enthusiastically preparing to create a spectacular evening for retailers at the upcoming National Retail Awards. With the event just around the corner, we're thrilled to announce that our Early Bird tickets are now up for grabs at a discounted rate for a limited...

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Plastic bans – free info sessions

The National Retail Association’s Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply...

The National Retail Association’s Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply chains. We work directly with multiple governments to deliver state-wide education programs to assist businesses impacted by sustainability policy such as single-use plastic bans. To support businesses impacted by single-use plastic...

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The Importance of Prioritising Proper Performance Management

As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily...

As a manager or human resources professional in the retail or quick service sectors, managing employee performance can easily fall by the wayside amongst the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations. In many cases, poor performance will fester because employees have not been made aware of their poor performance issues,...

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The First Supplier Registration and Contracting System is now live.

  If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, contract bottler, or retailer supplying beverage containers into/within Victoria, you may be...

  If you are a manufacturer, distributor, importer, contract bottler, or retailer supplying beverage containers into/within Victoria, you may be considered a First Supplier. In Victoria, if you are a First Supplier according to the Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) Act 2021 (VIC), you have a legal obligation to participate...

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Effective from today: Family and Domestic Violence Leave will apply to small businesses

The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to...

The entitlement to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave (FDV Leave) has now been extended to small business. Effective from 1 August 2023, small businesses must ensure that they are complying with their obligation to provide up to 10 days paid FDV Leave to their employees...

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Message from our CEO – 1 August 2023

Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their...

Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their 24th State of the Nation event, providing a wonderful platform to engage with retailers, gather valuable feedback, and gain insights into the sector's pressing issues. Amidst a busy week for our...

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Australian Fashion Council: Seamless progress update

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the...

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the entire process from production to usage and recycling, with the aim of achieving clothing circularity by 2030. On 20 July 2023, the inaugural meeting of the Seamless Transition Advisory Group (TAG)...

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SCCA Research: Retail Trade Analysis – June 2023 (First Release)

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June...

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent, down from (a revised) increase of 0.8 percent in May 2023....

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CEO Greg Griffith shares valuable insights on ABC Radio Brisbane’s Drive Program

National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where...

National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where he discussed the latest developments and offered valuable insights into the retail sector. The interview took place on Wednesday 26 during the Drive program hosted by ABC Radio Brisbane. Greg's expertise...

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Fuelling Positive Change: Reflections on the 24th State of the Nation Event

The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail...

The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail Doctor Group in Sydney on 27 July. As a key partner in the event, we were proud to see representatives from across the retail sector. The 24th State of the Nation...

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Retailers knocked by July trade slump

Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of...

Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today reveals. ABS retail sales figures show retail turnover fell 0.8 percent in June. National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said the lack of impact from mid-year year sales...

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Message from our CEO – 25 July 2023

An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges...

An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges confronting the retail industry. What’s also equally important is our commitment to recognise retailers nationwide. During my visit to Sydney this week, I had the opportunity to engage with our...

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Handling ‘Heat of the Moment’ Resignations

In the ordinary course of events, once an employee communicates their resignation to an employer, and the employer accepts...

In the ordinary course of events, once an employee communicates their resignation to an employer, and the employer accepts the resignation, it is generally considered final, and the employee usually cannot retract it if they change their mind. But what happens if an employee resigns out of anger or frustration...

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Deadline for destruction of COVID-19 vaccination information in Victoria

Employers in Victoria have until 11 August 2023 to destroy any COVID-19 Vaccination information they have recorded or held...

Employers in Victoria have until 11 August 2023 to destroy any COVID-19 Vaccination information they have recorded or held under the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations). Following the removal of vaccination requirements contained in “pandemic orders”, the regulations, which came in place on...

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National Retail Association and Australian Music Association Form Powerful Alliance to Drive Retail Growth and Support

The National Retail Association, Australia’s most representative retail industry organisation, and the Australian Music Association, the renowned industry body for...

The National Retail Association, Australia’s most representative retail industry organisation, and the Australian Music Association, the renowned industry body for the music products sector, are thrilled to announce their strategic partnership aimed at supporting, informing, and representing the retailer’s and wholesaler's landscape. This exciting collaboration brings together two industry leaders...

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