It’s that time of year again – the dust has settled on the annual ‘too soon?’ media narrative after...
It’s that time of year again – the dust has settled on the annual ‘too soon?’ media narrative after the fruit mince pies have hit the grocery store shelves; the warm weather’s sparking daydreams about tropical, end of year holidays; and staff in corporate offices are locking down dates...
North Queensland retailers are being urged to “bag” some information on their responsibilities under Queensland’s looming state-wide ban on...
North Queensland retailers are being urged to “bag” some information on their responsibilities under Queensland’s looming state-wide ban on light-weight plastic shopping bags, due to come into effect from July next year. The NRA will be in Townsville, Kirwan, Ingham and Ayr from October 10 to 12 conducting free workshops...
RainCheck is a platform that transcends the digital and physical worlds for retail shopping. It allows people to save items...
RainCheck is a platform that transcends the digital and physical worlds for retail shopping. It allows people to save items they discover online and request availability from store associates nearby, creating an on-demand shopping experience. With 90% of people discovering and researching new products online, 90% of transactions in retail still...
Mornings with Steve Austin The Retail Panel is back with more retail insights from Dominique Lamb (CEO NRA), Gary Mortimer...
Mornings with Steve Austin The Retail Panel is back with more retail insights from Dominique Lamb (CEO NRA), Gary Mortimer (QUT School of Business), and Christine Moody (Brand Audits). Consumer demand is shifting away from fast fashion, and focusing more on unique, better quality products. A number of major international retailers are...
Protect yourself from costly mistakes by getting professional advice By Alex Millman and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal A mistake in handling...
Protect yourself from costly mistakes by getting professional advice By Alex Millman and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal A mistake in handling an employee’s redundancy around the same time as the commencement of her maternity leave has cost an employer $57,842.99 in compensation and penalties. The court found that had the manager consulted...
If you don’t, it will become a very expensive exercise… Written by Sid Sidhu and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal Record keeping...
If you don’t, it will become a very expensive exercise… Written by Sid Sidhu and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal Record keeping can be a time consuming and tedious task for most businesses, especially those without a dedicated payroll team. However, members must be vigilant in this space given the strict legal...
Two challenges to the penalty rates ruling brought by worker unions have now been heard in the Federal Court,...
Two challenges to the penalty rates ruling brought by worker unions have now been heard in the Federal Court, with both cases heard together last week, in front of a full bench in Melbourne. After joining other employer and business groups including the Australian Industry Group, the Australian Hotels Association...
Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main...
Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main Auditorium! This year's glamorous evening, hosted by Rebecca Levingston (Host of Weekends - ABC Radio) will see over 1500 new and pre-loved designer clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for sale at...
By Alex Millman and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal The union challenge to the Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut penalty...
By Alex Millman and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal The union challenge to the Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut penalty rates in the retail, fast food and hospitality sectors wrapped up yesterday, with the Federal Court reserving its decision to be handed down at a later date. With five judges, approximately...
The National Retail Association has unveiled its 2017 award winners at their largest awards night in the organisation's history. The...
The National Retail Association has unveiled its 2017 award winners at their largest awards night in the organisation's history. The NRA held its premiere gala event last night at Doltone House in Sydney, with awards to recognise both retail businesses and the individuals who have excelled in the industry over...
There are only nine months until the QLD Bag Ban is enforced on 1 July 2018. The National Retail...
There are only nine months until the QLD Bag Ban is enforced on 1 July 2018. The National Retail Association (NRA) is urging retailers to start preparing now for the state-wide plastic bag ban. The ban will apply to all retailers – not only supermarkets – including food businesses such...
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began rolling out the new $10 note into the Australian economy,...
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began rolling out the new $10 note into the Australian economy, equipped with a raft of security measures to safeguard against counterfeiting. Just like with new $5 note introduced 12 months ago, the flashy new note features a clear window from top-to-bottom,...
Statistics from Commonwealth Bank show that 51% of Aussie retailers are aware of Amazon’s inevitable arrival, but are unsure...
Statistics from Commonwealth Bank show that 51% of Aussie retailers are aware of Amazon’s inevitable arrival, but are unsure how to prepare a competitive strategy in order to compete. Amazon’s arrival will no doubt trigger retailers to rethink how they do business, but this should not be seen as a...
The biggest night in retail is so soon we can practically smell it. The NRA Events team are gearing...
The biggest night in retail is so soon we can practically smell it. The NRA Events team are gearing up for the National Retail Awards on the evening of September 27! The night promises to be a spectacular presentation of the highest accolades in retail. The NRA extends our sincerest...
By Sid Sidhu and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal Over the past few days, news surrounding the same-sex marriage (SSM) plebiscite...
By Sid Sidhu and Justine Ansell, NRA Legal Over the past few days, news surrounding the same-sex marriage (SSM) plebiscite has dominated Australian media. Most recently, we have heard the story of 18-year-old Madeline, who was fired after posting her views on SSM to her Facebook profile. Although the sacked...
Retail shrinkage – that is, loss due to theft, employee fraud, or admin errors – is on the rise,...
Retail shrinkage – that is, loss due to theft, employee fraud, or admin errors – is on the rise, not only in Australia but globally. According to Global Retail Theft Barometer’s figures, shoplifting or theft accounts for 38% of loss, with 16% due to admin error and a startling...