Small businesses in NSW are being urged to plan ahead, following the introduction of new ANZAC Day trading laws. ANZAC...
Small businesses in NSW are being urged to plan ahead, following the introduction of new ANZAC Day trading laws. ANZAC Day is a deeply solemn occasion, and retailers and employees have always respected the sacrifice of Australian service men and women and the significance of the day to the nation. For...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have voiced concern over the Federal Opposition’s proposal to cap international students and raise visa costs, which would significantly impact the retail workforce. International students are a vital part of the $430 billion retail sector said ARA Chief Industry Affairs...
We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due...
We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due to come into effect 1 July. On Friday 4 April, National Retail facilitated an Industry Information Session with guest speaker Sonia Goldie, Director – Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Section, DCCEEW. Ms Goldie provided an...
Retailers said today’s Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.10% is a significant blow...
Retailers said today’s Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 4.10% is a significant blow for consumer and business confidence that will delay the recovery of the retail sector. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said weak consumer spending and high business...
Australians continued to spend more across retail compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from...
Australians continued to spend more across retail compared to the same period last year, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing consumer spending during February 2025 at $37.1 billion, 3.6% higher than February 2024. The ‘other retailing’ category – which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational...
Getting the retail sector back on its feet must be a priority in the Federal Election, with retail contributing...
Getting the retail sector back on its feet must be a priority in the Federal Election, with retail contributing almost one fifth of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said today. ARA Chief Industry Affairs Officer Fleur Brown says retail contributes...
Retailers have identified knives and blades as a weapon of choice in retail crime, triggering calls from the sector...
Retailers have identified knives and blades as a weapon of choice in retail crime, triggering calls from the sector to cut red tape around wanding and increase restrictions on knife sales. Data recently released by retail crime intelligence software company Auror revealed knives and blades made up over 50 per...
PFAS controls come into effect 1 July 2025 We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges...
PFAS controls come into effect 1 July 2025 We understand that some businesses may still be experiencing confusion or challenges while preparing for the new PFAS controls due to come into effect 1 July. To assist, National Retail are facilitating an Industry Information Session with guest speaker Sonia Goldie, Director –...
As the impacts of emergency weather conditions continue to unfold across Queensland and New South Wales, retailers have called...
As the impacts of emergency weather conditions continue to unfold across Queensland and New South Wales, retailers have called for patience, cautioning that the recovery of some store operations will take time. Peak bodies the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) said with weather remaining unpredictable, safety...
As Cyclone Alfred and heavy rainfall continues to threaten Queensland and Northern New South Wales, retailers have put preparations...
As Cyclone Alfred and heavy rainfall continues to threaten Queensland and Northern New South Wales, retailers have put preparations in place to ensure the safety of their teams, customers and stores. The intensity of the weather event has meant that many stores in affected areas are now closed until conditions...
Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to focus its compliance and enforcement work...
Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to focus its compliance and enforcement work to promote competition among business, promote fair trading by business and protect consumers in their dealings with business. The ACCC recently announced their 2025-26 Compliance and Enforcement priorities, with a key...
Retailers have called today’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times...
Retailers have called today’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times are far from over for the retail sector. Peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA), said the impacts of subdued consumer spending coupled with high costs...
Australians embraced Cyber Monday and Boxing Day sales along with festive spending in December, with the latest data from...
Australians embraced Cyber Monday and Boxing Day sales along with festive spending in December, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing spending during the final month of the year was 4.6% higher than in 2023. Household goods saw the most significant increase (up 7%), followed...
“The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) continue to call for strengthened safety measures to protect...
“The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) continue to call for strengthened safety measures to protect retail workers amidst a concerning wave of violence in retail settings, with around 700,000 retail crime incidents recorded nationally in the past year. “We fully support retailers who are taking initiatives...
Get ready, retailers – our leading retail industry event is returning in 2025! The National Retail Roadshow is back, and...
Get ready, retailers – our leading retail industry event is returning in 2025! The National Retail Roadshow is back, and this time, it’s bigger, better, and bolder than ever. Mark your calendars and prepare to discover fresh perspectives, actionable strategies, and unparalleled networking opportunities. It’s the perfect opportunity to kick...
Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates in February after successful Black Friday/Cyber Monday...
Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates in February after successful Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales in November. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover rose by 3 per cent compared with the same time last year. National Retail Association (NRA) Acting CEO Lindsay...
The retail sector has released its federal election priorities, calling on political leaders to adopt a growth-focused, forward-thinking approach...
The retail sector has released its federal election priorities, calling on political leaders to adopt a growth-focused, forward-thinking approach to the sector which contributes more than 18% to Gross Domestic Product and employs one in ten Australians. Peak retail bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association...
