End of Financial Year guide for small businesses

The end of financial year (EOFY) is an important, yet often, stressful time for small businesses. Many business owners struggle...

The end of financial year (EOFY) is an important, yet often, stressful time for small businesses. Many business owners struggle to maintain the records they require to satisfy their tax obligations such as; records for deductions, bookkeeping, tax returns and planning for the following financial year. With adequate planning and...

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Election 2022 – what it means for business and retail

Both sides have finalised their major announcements in the Federal Election campaign, and the two leaders will spend the...

Both sides have finalised their major announcements in the Federal Election campaign, and the two leaders will spend the closing days touring marginal seats and pressing home their respective messages. For the Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the focus will continue to be on economic management and responsible management of...

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Two Weeks To Go Until Top Healthy Living Products and Trends Shine at Naturally Good 2022

Australia’s most popular health and well-being trade show – the 2022 Naturally Good Expo – will be opening its...

Australia’s most popular health and well-being trade show – the 2022 Naturally Good Expo – will be opening its doors in less than two weeks from 6-7 June at Sydney’s International Convention Centre, with online registration now open. Now in its eighth year, this year’s B2B expo will be more...

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Message from the CEO | 17 May 2022

Anxiety tends to heighten for retailers during elections as people traditionally stop spending in the leadup to the ballot....

Anxiety tends to heighten for retailers during elections as people traditionally stop spending in the leadup to the ballot. But waiting for customers to get over the fear of the unknown will not pay rents or wages. It’s times like these retailers need to build connections to weather downturns...

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Button battery mandatory standards come into effect 22 June 2022

The National Retail Association has been heavily involved in ensuring all parties across the supply chain from manufacturers through...

The National Retail Association has been heavily involved in ensuring all parties across the supply chain from manufacturers through to retailers and online suppliers are making responsible decisions about button battery safety when procuring, designing, developing, or retailing button-battery powered devices. In 2016, a multi-stakeholder industry working group devised the...

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Message from the CEO | 10 May 2022

In the coming weeks, we will see the Fair Work Commission hand down its decision on increasing award pay...

In the coming weeks, we will see the Fair Work Commission hand down its decision on increasing award pay rates. The National Retail Association understands that pay rates are one of the key factors in attracting and retaining good staff. But we also understand that while some sectors of the...

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Message from the CEO | 3 May 2022

At the NRA we pride ourselves on being the voice of modern retail, which is why it was a...

At the NRA we pride ourselves on being the voice of modern retail, which is why it was a delight for our leadership team to come together on Friday to discuss the state of the retail industry and the NRA’s strategy for the coming year. At the present time, all...

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A packed agenda makes NRXpo unmissable for retailers

The National Retail Expo is just over a week away - and our final release tickets are selling fast!...

The National Retail Expo is just over a week away - and our final release tickets are selling fast! Below are more examples of our panels and speakers, experts on issues that matter to our industry, to get you excited to discuss the future of retail at the inaugural...

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7-point buying plan to source products your customers will love

As a retailer, the secret to returning customers is selecting products and brands that will resonate with your customers...

As a retailer, the secret to returning customers is selecting products and brands that will resonate with your customers and sell at full price. The GenZ audience is especially tricky to please, as they are constantly inundated with new products and brands. How does one select unique items that...

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What to look forward to at NRXpo

Retail is constantly evolving to meet and surpass the changing needs of customers and our local communities. The pandemic...

Retail is constantly evolving to meet and surpass the changing needs of customers and our local communities. The pandemic accelerated digital and eCommerce trends, and now it’s time for bricks-and-mortar to focus on the industry's future. With 14 unique and insightful sessions, networking drinks and exhibition stalls, the NRXpo is...

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NRA & Retail Global to lead 2023 Vietnam Trade Delegation

Is Vietnam the new destination for manufacturing supply chain? Word is out that Vietnam is the new China. Retail Global...

Is Vietnam the new destination for manufacturing supply chain? Word is out that Vietnam is the new China. Retail Global and the National Retail Association have partnered with WhiteCorp International to give our members an “access all areas” tour across Vietnam in May 2023. “For the past few years, especially with...

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Retailers welcome change to isolation rules across Victoria and New South Wales

Retailers welcome the announcement to change close contact isolation rules in Victoria and New South Wales this weekend, anticipating...

Retailers welcome the announcement to change close contact isolation rules in Victoria and New South Wales this weekend, anticipating it will lessen the burden of labour shortages throughout the industry. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb says the impact of isolation rules has been devastating for the retail and hospitality...

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Message from the CEO | 19 April 2022

As federal election campaigns of parties large and small gather momentum, retailers will be interested in what’s in it...

As federal election campaigns of parties large and small gather momentum, retailers will be interested in what’s in it for them. Hopefully, the May 21 result brings a government with enough balance of power to get cracking on what’s good for the country – and good for retail. In the...

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Retail Fest 2022 a welcome return to in-person networking

Thousands of retailers and service providers descended on the Gold Coast last week, as Retail Fest 2022 more than...

Thousands of retailers and service providers descended on the Gold Coast last week, as Retail Fest 2022 more than made up for lost time during the pandemic. Dominique Lamb, CEO of the National Retail Association and Bec Goulter, Director of Marketing & Events, were among the hundreds of expert speakers...

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Why we need to encourage women in leadership roles

Last week the National Retail Association hosted the first of a series of Future Leaders Forums, an event aimed...

Last week the National Retail Association hosted the first of a series of Future Leaders Forums, an event aimed at gathering young retailers and leaders of the retail industry for mentoring and a meal. The keynote speaker of this event was Alice Barbery, CEO of Universal Store. Over the...

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Queensland Government announces $5,000 grants for digital upgrades

The Queensland Government will open the next round of its Business Basics grants on Wednesday 4 May, with guidelines...

The Queensland Government will open the next round of its Business Basics grants on Wednesday 4 May, with guidelines now open so that businesses can start preparing their applications. Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said this would be the third round for Business Basics, which is one...

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