Australian Fashion Council: Seamless progress update

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the...

Seamless, the National Product Stewardship Scheme, has a primary goal of revolutionising the clothing industry in Australia, encompassing the entire process from production to usage and recycling, with the aim of achieving clothing circularity by 2030. On 20 July 2023, the inaugural meeting of the Seamless Transition Advisory Group (TAG)...

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SCCA Research: Retail Trade Analysis – June 2023 (First Release)

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June...

Retail Trade estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent in June 2023 and increased by 2.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (June 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) estimate* decreased by 0.8 percent, down from (a revised) increase of 0.8 percent in May 2023....

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CEO Greg Griffith shares valuable insights on ABC Radio Brisbane’s Drive Program

National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where...

National Retail Association CEO, Greg Griffith, recently participated in an enlightening interview on ABC Radio Brisbane's Drive program, where he discussed the latest developments and offered valuable insights into the retail sector. The interview took place on Wednesday 26 during the Drive program hosted by ABC Radio Brisbane. Greg's expertise...

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Fuelling Positive Change: Reflections on the 24th State of the Nation Event

The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail...

The National Retail Association had an extraordinary experience at the 24th State of the Nation event, hosted by Retail Doctor Group in Sydney on 27 July. As a key partner in the event, we were proud to see representatives from across the retail sector. The 24th State of the Nation...

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Retailers knocked by July trade slump

Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of...

Mid-year sales failed to save the retail sector from the brunt of cost-of-living pressures facing consumers, Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today reveals. ABS retail sales figures show retail turnover fell 0.8 percent in June. National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said the lack of impact from mid-year year sales...

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Message from our CEO – 25 July 2023

An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges...

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...

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Handling ‘Heat of the Moment’ Resignations

In the ordinary course of events, once an employee communicates their resignation to an employer, and the employer accepts...

In the ordinary course of events, once an employee communicates their resignation to an employer, and the employer accepts the resignation, it is generally considered final, and the employee usually cannot retract it if they change their mind. But what happens if an employee resigns out of anger or frustration...

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Deadline for destruction of COVID-19 vaccination information in Victoria

Employers in Victoria have until 11 August 2023 to destroy any COVID-19 Vaccination information they have recorded or held...

Employers in Victoria have until 11 August 2023 to destroy any COVID-19 Vaccination information they have recorded or held under the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (COVID-19 Vaccination Information) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations). Following the removal of vaccination requirements contained in “pandemic orders”, the regulations, which came in place on...

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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...

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New Check Locally logo for soft plastics

The Australasian Recycling Label's (ARL) are pleased to provide an update regarding the ARL's, newest Check Locally logo, including...

The Australasian Recycling Label's (ARL) are pleased to provide an update regarding the ARL's, newest Check Locally logo, including the steps brand owners need to take in order to be eligible for a new label. Following the collapse of REDcycle, brand owners are required to update any soft plastics labelling...

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2022 Young Retailer of the Year Award provided building blocks to a stellar career

One of the most anticipated moments of the National Retail Awards is the announcement of the Young Retailer of...

One of the most anticipated moments of the National Retail Awards is the announcement of the Young Retailer of the Year, which acknowledges the excellence in leadership and ambition of a rising star in the industry. The 2022 winner Stephen Poole says taking home the award provided him with amazing...

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Call to consult retailers on net-zero policy talks

The National Retail Association has welcomed new sector-specific climate plans announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris...

The National Retail Association has welcomed new sector-specific climate plans announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen yesterday but urged the Albanese Government to consult across the industry. The Minister announced the development of plans specific to electricity and energy, industry, the built environment, agriculture and land,...

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Data analytics to fuel retailers’ growth

Article by Salim Biskri, BDO National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit, and Assurance Most retailers today use technology to capture data. Over...

Article by Salim Biskri, BDO National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit, and Assurance Most retailers today use technology to capture data. Over the past few years, customers got use to a seamless digital experience and the pandemic forced retailers to reconsider how they were reaching their customers which resulted in digital growth....

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Message from our CEO – 18 July 2023

We’re full steam ahead with the National Retail Awards and it’s an exciting opportunity to recognise and appreciate 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...

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Leaders in food and beverage urged to enter Australia’s prestigious national retail awards

The movers and shakers across Australia’s food and beverage industry are encouraged to nominate to have their excellence in...

The movers and shakers across Australia’s food and beverage industry are encouraged to nominate to have their excellence in innovation, customer service and business outcomes celebrated at the 2023 National Retail Awards, hosted by the National Retail Association. Nominations for the National Retail Awards close on 31 August 2023 and...

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Do you know a top-performing HR Manager?

HR managers and leaders are encouraged to nominate to have their excellence in leadership, strategy, and business outcomes celebrated...

HR managers and leaders are encouraged to nominate to have their excellence in leadership, strategy, and business outcomes celebrated at the 2023 National Retail Awards, hosted by the National Retail Association. Nominations for the National Retail Awards close on 31 August 2023 and are now free for all to enter. This...

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