New Privacy Obligations are Coming – What You Need to Know

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the...

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the Privacy Act Review consultation on behalf of industry and recognises that the changes, if implemented, will significantly impact Australian businesses. As most small businesses are not currently subject to the Privacy...

Read More

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...

Read More

New VET Strategy will guarantee Queensland’s current and future jobs growth demands are met

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Minister for Training and Skills Development, and Minister for Youth Justice. The Honourable...

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Minister for Training and Skills Development, and Minister for Youth Justice. The Honourable Di Farmer Queensland is to get a new VET Strategy to ensure we meet the demands of Queensland’s current and future jobs growth. The Government has released a discussion paper...

Read More

National Retail Association announces appointment of experienced Membership Manager

We're thrilled to introduce James Mcilveen as our new Membership Manager at the National Retail Association. With over 10...

We're thrilled to introduce James Mcilveen as our new Membership Manager at the National Retail Association. With over 10 years of experience in customer success, James is dedicated to fostering long-lasting relationships and providing exceptional support to our Members. James will work closely with Members to ensure they receive maximum...

Read More

Greg Griffiths commences with the NRA as CEO

The National Retail Association is excited to have our new CEO, Greg Griffith, join the team in full effect...

The National Retail Association is excited to have our new CEO, Greg Griffith, join the team in full effect from this week. Following an announcement late last year that Greg had been appointed to lead our Association, Greg officially stepped into the role on Monday 30 January. Greg joins the NRA...

Read More

Key retail events to lookout for in 2023

The beginning of a new year is a great time to forecast your major retail events and make a...

The beginning of a new year is a great time to forecast your major retail events and make a head start on preparing for success. 2023 is coming stacked with retail events and opportunities so we’ve done the hard work for you and collated all key events and sales so...

Read More

Australia Post reveals Christmas parcel deadlines

The most wonderful time of the year is not far now! Besides bringing warmth, peace, and joy to households across...

The most wonderful time of the year is not far now! Besides bringing warmth, peace, and joy to households across the globe, Australia Post reveals a "Plan ahead' move by issuing parcel posting deadlines for when gifts need to be sent so they are delivered around the country before Christmas. It...

Read More

Recapping the 2022 Federal Budget panel discussion and the implications for the retail industry

On Thursday, November 3, we held our post-budget analysis webinar in conjunction with BDO, Retail Doctor Group and the Chair...

On Thursday, November 3, we held our post-budget analysis webinar in conjunction with BDO, Retail Doctor Group and the Chair of the NRA Board. Our industry expert panel, Salim Biskri, Brian Walker, Tim Schaafsma, and Lindsay Carroll, lead a very insightful and engaging discussion on the outcomes of the budget for retailers and how retailers can...

Read More

New ARL education campaign targets small business

The new initiative will be delivered by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the National Retail Association (NRA), the...

The new initiative will be delivered by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the National Retail Association (NRA), the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  The ARL is a labelling system that provides you with easy-to-understand recycling information for packaging. It shows what...

Read More

Retailers slam “indecent haste” of workplace relations reforms

Peak body, the National Retail Association has slammed the “indecent haste” with which the Federal Government is driving its...

Peak body, the National Retail Association has slammed the “indecent haste” with which the Federal Government is driving its pro-union workplace reforms, saying the laws must face proper Parliamentary scrutiny. The Labor Party and Greens today combined to vote down a proposal by Senate crossbenchers to allow a Senate Committee...

Read More

Expansion of NSW Return and Earn – an essential move

The National Retail Association has welcomed sensible, and considered increases in scope to accepted beverage containers for the NSW Container...

The National Retail Association has welcomed sensible, and considered increases in scope to accepted beverage containers for the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, Return and Earn. The NSW Government is proposing to bring wine and spirits in glass containers and cordial and concentrated fruit juice containers into the scheme, and increase the...

Read More

Aussie consumers trim household budgets to pay for Christmas splurge

Australian consumers are cutting back on luxury goods and services, looking for bargains, and switching to cheaper brands as...

Australian consumers are cutting back on luxury goods and services, looking for bargains, and switching to cheaper brands as they battle rising inflation. However, shoppers are still gearing up for a bumper pre-Christmas sales season with almost half feeling confident and one in five planning to outspend last year, according...

Read More

2022 Consumer Sentiment Report – Prepare your business for the retail events season now

Retail is ever-changing and consumers now have different expectations in the retail environment. Whether it is where they shop,...

Retail is ever-changing and consumers now have different expectations in the retail environment. Whether it is where they shop, how they purchase, or what they use to research, it is all now part of the evolving retail ecosystem. The National Retail Association, working in partnership with Retail Doctor Group, have...

Read More

Look out for counterfeit cash this Christmas season

Retailers have reported a recent rise in the frequency and quality of counterfeit banknotes. Overall, counterfeiting is at its lowest...

Retailers have reported a recent rise in the frequency and quality of counterfeit banknotes. Overall, counterfeiting is at its lowest level in a decade. This decline is due to fewer transactions being made with cash, COVID-19 lockdowns, the rollout of a new banknote series with upgraded security features, and ongoing...

Read More

“Santa needs more helpers”, retailers urged to fill Christmas vacancies

Peak industry body the National Retail Association is calling on businesses to prepare for the tough competition for Christmas casuals...

Peak industry body the National Retail Association is calling on businesses to prepare for the tough competition for Christmas casuals this year, with many already kicking off recruitment campaigns in the face of labour shortages. Retail is optimistic consumers will pick up spending momentum as the busy Christmas season approaches, but...

Read More

Restaurant Industry Award wages increase on 1 October 2022

Employers in the restaurant industry are reminded that from 1 October 2022 minimum rates of pay will increase. Following the...

Employers in the restaurant industry are reminded that from 1 October 2022 minimum rates of pay will increase. Following the Annual Wage Review decision in June, the Fair Work Commission ordered the 5.2% increase to minimum rates for all modern awards. This increase was delayed for numerous industries, including the restaurant...

Read More