Weekly CEO Update

Get ready for an exciting retail rollercoaster as businesses across Australia are gearing up for the much-anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday festive season. The National Retail Association is your trusty helper this year, offering an invaluable resource to our members, outlining a detailed guide to the Christmas and...

Over the last week, several significant developments have taken place, and we remain dedicated to assisting retailers understand critical regulatory and legislative changes.  Yesterday, the Albanese Labor Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 in the Federal Parliament which will significantly amend the Fair Work Act...

I would first like to emphasise the commendable efforts of small and medium businesses throughout Australia as they strive to sustain our local economies. These enterprises play a vital role in the Australian economy, constituting over half of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By fuelling local economies, businesses...

We're amid a bustling period within the world of retail, gearing up for two of the most exciting occasions in the industry’s calendar - Father's Day and Black Friday. In the weeks ahead, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on some fantastic local businesses, and we're on the hunt...

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...

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...

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...

We’re full steam ahead with the National Retail Awards and it’s an exciting opportunity to recognise and appreciate our retail and industry leaders and the incredible work they do. You can help us acknowledge their achievements by nominating a retailer for one of our seventeen categories. The best part...

The retail sector is buzzing with anticipation as they diligently prepare for the upcoming seasonal period, following a bustling end-of-financial-year. Given the seasonal demands and the recent changes and proposed legislation, NRA Legal has thoroughly provided valuable insights and practical tips to effectively manage increased staffing needs during the...

It’s been a big week for retailers preparing for End of Financial Year (EOFY) and assessing their business needs for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who has completed our member pulse survey, your feedback, and insights have been invaluable, and we will soon provide an overview of...

In a big win for the retail sector, the New South Wales Government announced this week that new legislation will be introduced to protect retail workers from customer aggression. The National Retail Association has strongly advocated for all States and Territories to introduce laws to protect retail workers, in...

The National Retail Awards have been the biggest event on our calendar for many, many years and I am excited to announce the Awards are back again for 2023, bigger and better than ever before. The Awards are the ultimate celebration of retail excellence and a time when we acknowledge...

We are very excited to announce the appointment of James McIlveen to our Membership Team in the newly minted Membership Manager role. James’ extensive experience in membership management and deep understanding of our Association’s goals and values makes James the perfect addition to expand our member services. James will...

Last Friday, the Fair Work Commission delivered its annual decision on increases to the minimum wage and award minimum wages. The announcement of a 5.75 percent award wage increase is disappointing, and we know business owners are already facing pressure from higher interest rates, increases in rent and power...

In one of the most impactful moves in our economy this year, the Fair Work Commission will deliver its annual decision on increases to the minimum wage and award minimum wages this Friday, 2 June at 10am. Our Workplace Relations team are closely monitoring this announcement and following the decision,...

Last week, the National Retail Association released our Quarterly Economic Outlook Report. This report was developed by the National Retail Association and exclusively for our members, providing key insights into the economic and industry trends over the last quarter. To access the report, click here. Recently, we held a HR...