Retail sector releases Federal Election Priorities

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...

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Chris Rodwell appointed inaugural CEO Australian Retail Council

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural...

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) today announced Chris Rodwell will be the inaugural CEO of the Australian Retail Council (ARC) supporting the establishment of the amalgamated entity from March 2025. As a proven leader in the Australian business community, Mr Rodwell will play a...

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Welcoming the NRA’s New Board: A Dynamic Team to Lead Retail Forward

The National Retail Association (NRA) is proud to announce the commencement of its new Board’s term, following elections earlier...

The National Retail Association (NRA) is proud to announce the commencement of its new Board’s term, following elections earlier this year. With a rich diversity of expertise and experience, the new Board represents the full breadth of Australia’s dynamic retail sector, ensuring the voices and needs of all members...

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Rate holds bring much needed relief, but retailers call for urgent cuts

Today, the Reserve Bank once again held rates, but retailers have called for an urgent rate cut at the...

Today, the Reserve Bank once again held rates, but retailers have called for an urgent rate cut at the start of 2025. National Retail Association (NRA) Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said retailers are relieved that hard and fast rate hikes have become a thing of the past but urge the...

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Cyber retailers win big in October, retail data reveals

Early discounting strategies by cyber and household goods retailers have paid off, as revealed by the Australian Bureau of...

Early discounting strategies by cyber and household goods retailers have paid off, as revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail data, which reported an overall 0.6 per cent boost to retail sales in October. According to the ABS, the non-food industries saw significant rises, with other retailing up by...

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Retailer’s call for Work Protection Orders to protect Santa’s elves

As the holiday season approaches, the retail industry braces for its busiest and most challenging period of the year. The...

As the holiday season approaches, the retail industry braces for its busiest and most challenging period of the year. The National Retail Association (NRA) recognises the immense pressures faced by business owners during this time, compounded by high interest rates, increasing rents, conservative consumer spending, and rising wages. Amidst these challenges,...

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Tips for a Successful Christmas Sales Period

A series of rate-holds and trickle-up of wages has seen consumer sentiment increase ever so slightly, and we want...

A series of rate-holds and trickle-up of wages has seen consumer sentiment increase ever so slightly, and we want retailers to make the most of this opportunity. Australian retailers are gearing up for what promises to be a bustling Christmas sales period. Every year, retailers are coming out earlier...

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Black Friday hype highlights an uptick in consumer sentiment

The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have predicted that Australians will spend a record...

The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have predicted that Australians will spend a record $6.7 billion during Black Friday/Cyber Monday (BFCM) this year. NRA Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said savvy shoppers have been holding out on spending in recent months so they can splurge during...

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New mandatory information standard for toppling furniture – how to apply to your furniture products

The ACCC declared a new mandatory product standard in May 2024 setting a series of labelling and information requirements...

The ACCC declared a new mandatory product standard in May 2024 setting a series of labelling and information requirements for a range of free-standing furniture. The standard will come into effect on 4 May 2025. Businesses can access the legislative instrument here. The ACCC has also provided a set of...

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Retailers urge Reserve Bank to gift shoppers a Christmas rate cut  

Retailers are urging the Reserve Bank (RBA) to gift a Christmas rate cut to shoppers at its last meeting...

Retailers are urging the Reserve Bank (RBA) to gift a Christmas rate cut to shoppers at its last meeting of the year. Today, the RBA once again held rates, but consumers and retailers are waiting for Martin Place to make good on its promise that it would consider cutting rates...

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Retailers call for rate cut after sluggish September sales

Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates at its November meeting following sluggish retail...

Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates at its November meeting following sluggish retail sales for the month of September. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail turnover rose by a paltry 0.1 per cent for the first month of Spring. National Retail Association...

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New retail peak body to be named Australian Retail Council

Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association amalgamation update The name of Australia’s new peak retail body has been revealed as...

Australian Retailers Association and National Retail Association amalgamation update The name of Australia’s new peak retail body has been revealed as the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) build towards a proposed amalgamation. The proposed entity will be known as the Australian Retail Council (ARC) and will feature...

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Info session: NSW Plastics Plan

Free information session for businesses Thursday 24 October 3pm AEDT Earlier this year, NSW EPA heard feedback on the NSW Plastics:...

Free information session for businesses Thursday 24 October 3pm AEDT Earlier this year, NSW EPA heard feedback on the NSW Plastics: Next Steps issues paper, which helped to inform the development of proposed actions on plastic pollution in NSW. The NSW Government has now published the NSW Plastics: The Way Forward action...

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Your top retail tenancy questions answered

We posed 15 commonly asked questions to the LPC retail team for their expert opinion. 1. How can I negotiate more...

We posed 15 commonly asked questions to the LPC retail team for their expert opinion. 1. How can I negotiate more favourable terms in my retail lease agreement? Negotiating favourable terms in a retail lease agreement involves thorough research, clear communication, and strategic negotiation. Start by understanding your market position and the...

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nbn and National Retail Association Partner to Boost Connectivity for Aussie Retailers

The National Retail Association is excited to announce a strategic partnership with nbn® as our exclusive communications partner This partnership...

The National Retail Association is excited to announce a strategic partnership with nbn® as our exclusive communications partner This partnership offers Australian retailers valuable connectivity insights, enabling them to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital retail environment. With nbn powering over 80% of Australia’s internet traffic, National Retail Association...

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Retailers urge RBA not to punish healthy retail sales

The Reserve Bank has one more chance to stifle Black Friday sales in November, and retailers are urging them...

The Reserve Bank has one more chance to stifle Black Friday sales in November, and retailers are urging them not to use August’s healthy sales boost as an excuse. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released retail sales data for August today, revealing a 0.7 per cent increase in trade...

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