This week I have witnessed the great work being done by our Workplace Relations and Policy teams. They are...
This week I have witnessed the great work being done by our Workplace Relations and Policy teams. They are leading the way on key industry issues, including continuing to consult with the federal government on workplace reforms and educating members on the requirements of the Fair Work Legislation Amendment...
The National Retail Association, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Australian Institute of Packaging, and the Australian food and Grocery Council...
The National Retail Association, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, Australian Institute of Packaging, and the Australian food and Grocery Council are working in collaboration on the Federal Government's Australasian Recycling Label (ARL). In May 2023, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) will be launching a new packaging platform on the ARL Marketplace:...
As my first message to members, I would like to say thank you for welcoming me to this wonderful...
As my first message to members, I would like to say thank you for welcoming me to this wonderful Association, it is an honour to be able to lead the NRA through a very powerful time for retail. In the week since my commencement in the role, I have been...
The National Retail Association (NRA) says the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) ninth consecutive interest rate hike is heartbreaking...
The National Retail Association (NRA) says the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) ninth consecutive interest rate hike is heartbreaking for Australian consumers and retailers who are already struggling to navigate economic uncertainty. CEO Greg Griffith said the RBA’s official rate increase has risen to 3.35 percent, the highest in a...
Woolworths supplier onboarding and getting their products onto shelves at the right time is paramount. Woolworths has a set of...
Woolworths supplier onboarding and getting their products onto shelves at the right time is paramount. Woolworths has a set of message implementation guidelines (MIGs) that define how suppliers should trade electronically with them via EDI (electronic data interchange). These guidelines outline the document or message types to use, for example,...
With technologies, algorithms, platforms, and tools evolving daily, keeping up with the latest digital trends can be overwhelming. So, we’ve...
With technologies, algorithms, platforms, and tools evolving daily, keeping up with the latest digital trends can be overwhelming. So, we’ve done the heavy lifting for you! Here are digital trends in marketing you need to follow in 2023. The Death of Organic Posts Recent algorithm updates have shifted the focus from organic...
December retail trade figures released today show a 3.9 percent drop in spending, suggesting Aussie consumers strained by the...
December retail trade figures released today show a 3.9 percent drop in spending, suggesting Aussie consumers strained by the cost of living spent big in the sales events in the month prior. National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said overall the statistics are a positive indicator for the sector. “Retailers and...
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services the Hon. Stephen Jones MP has introduced a new mandatory safety...
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services the Hon. Stephen Jones MP has introduced a new mandatory safety standard for non-refillable helium cylinders. The new safety standard seeks to reduce harm from deliberate misuse. The Consumer Goods (Non-refillable Helium Cylinders) Safety Standard comes into effect on 16 April 2023. What the industry needs...
The National Retail Association is excited to have our new CEO, Greg Griffith, join the team in full effect...
The National Retail Association is excited to have our new CEO, Greg Griffith, join the team in full effect from this week. Following an announcement late last year that Greg had been appointed to lead our Association, Greg officially stepped into the role on Monday 30 January. Greg joins the NRA...
Following the passage of the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 (the Act) in...
Following the passage of the Fair Work Amendment (Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Act 2022 (the Act) in November last year, 1 February 2023 marks the day many employees become entitled to ten days of paid leave for occasions where they need time off work to deal with...
Parents challenged by the soaring cost of groceries can be reassured that pre-prepared foods still have their place in...
Parents challenged by the soaring cost of groceries can be reassured that pre-prepared foods still have their place in childrens lunchboxes, experts say. National Retail Association’s Health and Nutrition Advisor Dr Alan Barclay said with school resuming this week families can rely on affordable, nutritious pre-packaged food items for school...
The National Retail Association is excited to welcome our new National Relationships Manager, Colin Fruk, to our team. Colin will...
The National Retail Association is excited to welcome our new National Relationships Manager, Colin Fruk, to our team. Colin will be leading and nurturing all relationships with our members and partners, and focussing on delivering an even higher level of service and attention within our valued network. Colin Fruk is an...
The Victorian Government is implementing a single-use plastic ban across Victoria on February 1. Single-use plastic drinking straws and stirrers,...
The Victorian Government is implementing a single-use plastic ban across Victoria on February 1. Single-use plastic drinking straws and stirrers, single-use plastic cutlery, single-use plastic plates, single-use plastic cotton buds and food service items and drink containers made from expanded polystyrene will be banned. The National Retail Association were engaged to...
The beginning of a new year is a great time to forecast your major retail events and make a...
The beginning of a new year is a great time to forecast your major retail events and make a head start on preparing for success. 2023 is coming stacked with retail events and opportunities so we’ve done the hard work for you and collated all key events and sales so...
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today has revealed November’s retail trade rose by 1.4 per cent,...
Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today has revealed November’s retail trade rose by 1.4 per cent, with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period spurring a spending frenzy on discretionary items. Peak industry body the National Retail Association interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said the monthly result...
ARE YOU A PACKAGING OR LABELLING BUSINESS? This opportunity might be for you! Calling all packaging and labelling manufacturers, distributors...
ARE YOU A PACKAGING OR LABELLING BUSINESS? This opportunity might be for you! Calling all packaging and labelling manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. In May 2023, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) will be launching a new packaging platform on the ARL Marketplace. Its purpose is to provide a simple sourcing solution...