Sydney lockdown to inflict carnage on CBD retailers

Four Sydney Local Government Areas being plunged into lockdown for seven days will inflict carnage on CBD retailers, according...

Four Sydney Local Government Areas being plunged into lockdown for seven days will inflict carnage on CBD retailers, according to peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA). Earlier today the New South Wales Government announced that four LGAs - Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and City of Sydney Councils - would...

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Clothing textiles added to the Federal Minister’s Priority List for 2021-22

New to the Minister’s Priority List in 2021-22 is clothing textiles, as well as problematic and unnecessary single use...

New to the Minister’s Priority List in 2021-22 is clothing textiles, as well as problematic and unnecessary single use plastics. Reasons for inclusion In 2018–19 Australia generated 780,000 tonnes of textile waste, with clothing comprising roughly 39 per cent by weight. Only 7 per cent was recycled, with the remaining going...

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Retailers seeing increase in product de-tagging and criminal preparedness

Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives,...

Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives, and even bolt cutters.    Retailers have reported to the National Retail Association during recent engagements the following findings:   One retailer reported approaching an individual in the change room after smelling burnt...

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COVID-19 Update: 23 June 2021

NSW - "NOT A LOCKDOWN, BUT ABANDON NON-ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES" NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced tighter restrictions will be in place...

NSW - "NOT A LOCKDOWN, BUT ABANDON NON-ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES" NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced tighter restrictions will be in place in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra from 4:00pm AEST today.  The 1 person per 4sqm rule comes back into force for all indoor and outdoor setting; ...

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Masks now mandatory at indoor venues and public transport across Greater Sydney

Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local...

Updated 22 June 2021 From Sunday afternoon, face masks are mandatory in certain settings if you're in several Sydney local government areas, including: Randwick Waverley Woollahra Sydney Canada Bay Inner West Bayside   Who is required to wear a mask? The indoor areas where a face mask must be worn are retail or...

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New wage summaries now available

Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base...

Last week, the Fair Work Commission handed down its decision in the 2020/2021 Annual Wage Review. The minimum base wage payable under Modern Awards will increase by 2.5%. what to pay staff New wage summaries incorporating the 2.5% increase are now available on the NRA’s Member Portal for the following...

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Report shows consumer demand for clear recycling labelling

The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling...

The National Retail Association today applauds the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) on its release of the Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Insights Report 2021. The report found that 76% of Australians think that recycling is the most positive thing they can do for the environment and that the first...

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Check in QLD app mandatory for retail and other sectors

In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory...

In addition to the hospitality sector, from 1am Friday 9 July, the Check In Qld app will be mandatory for a number of new sectors.  We note that our list is more prescriptive than what is currently on the Check In Qld app page - this list is what is...

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Disaster Power Outage Payments for Businesses

Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme...

Disaster assistance will be available for businesses that continue to be affected by prolonged power outages from the extreme weather event in Victoria. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Businesses with an annual payroll of less than $10 million can apply for payments...

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5 tips to ease leadership burnout

As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees....

As a leader and/or manager, you are oftentimes conflicted between the best interests of the business, and your employees. You might be responsible for making tough decisions such as the business no longer affording to retain your full team, but you being well aware that all employees are solely...

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What can you do right now to improve workplace productivity?

Productivity, performance and organisational resilience are underpinned by a healthy and mentally well workplace. An organisation that develops a workforce...

Productivity, performance and organisational resilience are underpinned by a healthy and mentally well workplace. An organisation that develops a workforce that is healthy and mentally well will enjoy higher levels of engagement and discretionary effort, improved retention, increased creativity and innovation and a greater tolerance for managed risk and change....

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Shoppers urged to ‘go to town’ on EOFY bargains

Shoppers across Australia are being urged to descend on CBD locations and ‘go to town’ on End of Financial...

Shoppers across Australia are being urged to descend on CBD locations and ‘go to town’ on End of Financial Year (EOFY) bargain prices. $15 billion forecast for EOFY sales Peak industry body the National Retail Association forecasts that consumers are on track to splurge $15 billion in the final 14...

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Wages ruling a mixed bag for retailers at crucial point in COVID-recovery

Australia’s peak retail industry body has stated that today’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) wage review decision is a mixed...

Australia’s peak retail industry body has stated that today’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) wage review decision is a mixed bag for retailers at a crucial point in the nation’s COVID-recovery. The National Retail Association (NRA) had argued that with snap state lockdowns still occurring, further time was needed before enacting...

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Retailers back Budget focused on small business, jobs and investment

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed initiatives outlined in today’s Queensland Budget as the state...

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has backed initiatives outlined in today’s Queensland Budget as the state seeks to navigate a strong economic recovery. The first economic statement by Treasurer Cameron Dick since last October’s election contained numerous announcements aimed at supporting business, upskilling Queensland’s workforce and investment...

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Callout for Casual Mall Licensing Code feedback

In April 2021, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) re-authorised the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice for...

In April 2021, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) re-authorised the Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice for an additional 10 years, a welcomed decision by both the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA). The NRA are part of the Code Administration Committee...

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Strategic partnership aimed at helping reinvigorate Brisbane CBD

As the modern voice of retail, the National Retail Association (NRA) have partnered with Claim App to help businesses bring...

As the modern voice of retail, the National Retail Association (NRA) have partnered with Claim App to help businesses bring back customers through online incentives in their Brisbane pilot program. Claim App founder, Tim Langford, and his team of Brisbane-based developers have created the first app to help consumers easily find...

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