What a whirlwind week at Retail Fest 2024! From insightful speakers sharing their expertise on stage to engaging workshops...
What a whirlwind week at Retail Fest 2024! From insightful speakers sharing their expertise on stage to engaging workshops and fruitful conversations with exhibitors and peers, Retail Fest was an unforgettable experience. We celebrated innovation, forged new partnerships, and gained valuable insights into the future of retail. This year, the...
The National Retail Association has called on the Federal Government to look seriously at the crisis confronting Australian retail,...
The National Retail Association has called on the Federal Government to look seriously at the crisis confronting Australian retail, rather than celebrating the Taylor Swift sugar hit to retail sales in February. National Retail Association Director Rob Godwin said it would be a mistake for the Government to interpret the...
Deputy CEO Lindsay Carroll Entering the new year, cost-of-living has been making headlines across Australia, in our households and within...
Deputy CEO Lindsay Carroll Entering the new year, cost-of-living has been making headlines across Australia, in our households and within the halls of power alike. Every policymaker in the country, from parliamentarians to the Reserve Bank, seem to be throwing every tool in their war chest at the elusive issue....
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that both Houses of Parliament passed the second tranche of amendments to the...
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that both Houses of Parliament passed the second tranche of amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) under the Albanese Government’s Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 (Bill), with amendments as proposed by the Senate last week. We will update our...
In a pivotal move to address the rising tide of violence against retail workers in Western Australia, the National...
In a pivotal move to address the rising tide of violence against retail workers in Western Australia, the National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed the announcement by the State Government to introduce stricter penalties against retail crime. The proposed legislative changes, set to be implemented in WA, are a...
Late 2023 marked a significant milestone in Australia's commitment to environmental responsibility, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
Late 2023 marked a significant milestone in Australia's commitment to environmental responsibility, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) releasing comprehensive guidance for businesses on making accurate environmental claims. Building on this momentum, January 2024 witnessed The Treasury's release of a climate-related financial disclosure legislation exposure draft for...
Australian retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold interests rates this month but have called for industry to...
Australian retailers have welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold interests rates this month but have called for industry to be shown some love after record-low Christmas sales. Governor Michele Bullock raised interest rates to 4.35 per cent just before the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to put a squeeze on...
Latest trade figures reveal the series of interest rate rises by the Reserve Bank have nipped Christmas sales in...
Latest trade figures reveal the series of interest rate rises by the Reserve Bank have nipped Christmas sales in the bud, risking the future of Australian retailers. Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal spending in December grew by just 0.8 per cent compared with last...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has officially opened its Reporting Tool for the year 2024, signaling the commencement...
The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) has officially opened its Reporting Tool for the year 2024, signaling the commencement of the annual reporting process for its members. In this announcement, APCO expresses gratitude for the patience of its members and outlines essential details on accessing the tool, resources available,...
In the face of unprecedented challenges, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Square Australia have jointly...
In the face of unprecedented challenges, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Square Australia have jointly unveiled their illuminating 2023 Small Business Data Report. This comprehensive analysis delves into the struggles and triumphs of Australia's small business sector against the backdrop of a turbulent economic landscape. Luke...
New incentives are on offer in NSW workplaces to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the bottom line thanks...
New incentives are on offer in NSW workplaces to reduce waste, increase recycling, and improve the bottom line thanks to a $6 million rebate initiative over the next three years. NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Executive Director of Programs and Innovation, Kathy Giunta, said businesses, organisations, and councils are invited...
Rules and dates for produce bags have changed Based on industry feedback and technical analysis, the WA Government has decided...
Rules and dates for produce bags have changed Based on industry feedback and technical analysis, the WA Government has decided to amend the regulations relating to produce bags supplied for loose fresh fruit and vegetables. Plastic produce bags that have achieved an Australian composting standard will be accepted as compliant...
National Retail Association welcomes the new mandatory safety standard for all toys marketed to children under three to adhere...
National Retail Association welcomes the new mandatory safety standard for all toys marketed to children under three to adhere to strict design and testing requirements relating to batteries and small parts. Sadly, around 2,500 children under three seek hospital care due to injuries from unsuitable toys every year in Australia....
As October marks the annual Cyber Security Awareness Month for 2023 we are excited to announce a timely and...
As October marks the annual Cyber Security Awareness Month for 2023 we are excited to announce a timely and ground-breaking collaboration between the National Retail Association and Ignite Systems. This will be a game-changer for small businesses and the retail sector. What is 'Cyber' and 'Cyber Security'? The term 'cyber'...
The National Retail Association is calling for harsher penalties after it was announced today that a security guard was...
The National Retail Association is calling for harsher penalties after it was announced today that a security guard was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition after being attacked with a meat cleaver in a Gold Coast Shopping Centre. Chief Executive Officer, Greg Griffith, is concerned for...
Retail Trade estimate increased by 0.0 percent in July 2023 and by 1.9 per cent year-on-year The latest release (July...
Retail Trade estimate increased by 0.0 percent in July 2023 and by 1.9 per cent year-on-year The latest release (July 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate increased by 0.0 percent, down from an increase of 0.2 percent in June 2023. In...