In a big win for the retail sector, the New South Wales Government announced this week that new legislation...
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...
NABERS is a national government program that rates the operational performance of buildings on a 6-star rating scale. It provides...
NABERS is a national government program that rates the operational performance of buildings on a 6-star rating scale. It provides a simple, reliable, and comparable sustainability measurement. Over the last 10 years, NABERS customers have saved an average of 30-40% on their energy. To support Australia’s transition to a net-zero built...
The National Retail Awards have been the biggest event on our calendar for many, many years and I am...
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...
The National Retail Association has today welcomed the introduction of the Assaults on Retail Workers Bill in the New...
The National Retail Association has today welcomed the introduction of the Assaults on Retail Workers Bill in the New South Wales Parliament, saying tougher penalties will better protect front line workers from customer abuse. New South Wales is the second State to introduce regulations, after the South Australian Government introduced...
A staggering 92% of the global population owns a mobile phone, making it the most accessible marketing communication channel...
A staggering 92% of the global population owns a mobile phone, making it the most accessible marketing communication channel for brands. Especially when attention is a finite resource, standing out amongst the hustle and bustle is key. Customers are expecting personalised mobile experiences as they increasingly rely on mobile...
In the realm of workplace relations, the expression ‘abandonment of employment’ has become synonymous with situations whereby an employee...
In the realm of workplace relations, the expression ‘abandonment of employment’ has become synonymous with situations whereby an employee abruptly ceases to attend work for an extended period of time, without a valid explanation. While it may seem straightforward to conclude that an employee has indeed abandoned their employment, businesses...
The National Retail Association's Industry Workforce Advisor, Victoria Hansen, will be attending the important upcoming industry event Bundaberg and...
The National Retail Association's Industry Workforce Advisor, Victoria Hansen, will be attending the important upcoming industry event Bundaberg and District Chamber of Commerce breakfast on 21 June at the H2O Restaurant and Bar. The event's theme is "Diversity In The Workplace," and it will feature an excellent line-up of guest...
We are very excited to announce the appointment of James McIlveen to our Membership Team in the newly minted...
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...
The National Retail Association's Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply...
The National Retail Association's Policy team actively works across multiple sustainability and environmental regulations impacting retailers and their supply chains. Plastic bans across AU/NZ Summary table updated: See the latest update to our summary table of all single-use plastic regulations in Australia and New Zealand: https://www.nationalretail.org.au/policy-advocacy/action-on-single-use-plastics/ Need a quick update...
As winter and the cold and flu season arrive, employers should be aware on how to appropriately manage employee...
As winter and the cold and flu season arrive, employers should be aware on how to appropriately manage employee absences. This article aims to provide practical insights and solutions to common questions, empowering businesses to effectively tackle the complexities of illness management in the workplace. Sending employees home If an employee...
We're thrilled to introduce James Mcilveen as our new Membership Manager at the National Retail Association. With over 10...
We're thrilled to introduce James Mcilveen as our new Membership Manager at the National Retail Association. With over 10 years of experience in customer success, James is dedicated to fostering long-lasting relationships and providing exceptional support to our Members. James will work closely with Members to ensure they receive maximum...
Peak industry body, the National Retail Association has welcomed the announcement that packaging will now be subject to national...
Peak industry body, the National Retail Association has welcomed the announcement that packaging will now be subject to national standards and design rules as part of the agreement struck at the National Meeting of Environment Ministers today. Quote attributed to the National Retail Association’s Director of Policy, David Stout: “Many businesses...
Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank to wake up and change direction following its decision to increase interest rates...
Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank to wake up and change direction following its decision to increase interest rates by 25 basis points today, lifting the cash rate to 4.1 per cent. Less than a week since the announcement that wages will increase by 5.75% come July, the National Retail...
Last Friday, the Fair Work Commission delivered its annual decision on increases to the minimum wage and award minimum...
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...
Article by Salim Biskri, BDO National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit, and Assurance The last quarter of the calendar year is dominated...
Article by Salim Biskri, BDO National Leader, Retail Partner, Audit, and Assurance The last quarter of the calendar year is dominated by a large number of shopping events, mostly taking place online. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Singles Day, a traditional Chinese holiday that’s now an online shopping bonanza, have always been...
The end of the financial year is a good time to review your finances and plan for the future. The...
The end of the financial year is a good time to review your finances and plan for the future. The most common new year’s resolutions are around fitness, weight loss and diet, all worthy goals to improve our physical wellbeing. Similarly, the end of the financial year can be a good...