Retailers welcome state review of container refund scheme

The National Retail Association has welcomed the Queensland Government’s review of the Containers for Change initiative to increase the...

The National Retail Association has welcomed the Queensland Government’s review of the Containers for Change initiative to increase the types of containers that are eligible for the successful 10-cent refund scheme. NRA Director of Policy David Stout said expanding the scope to include wine and spirit bottles will make recycling...

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The Reject Shop Expands WorkJam’s Retail Portfolio

WorkJam – the leading digital workplace for organisations with frontline employees – has announced an Australian retail client win,...

WorkJam – the leading digital workplace for organisations with frontline employees – has announced an Australian retail client win, The Reject Shop, expanding their APAC client portfolio. WorkJam aims to provide streamlined communication to The Reject Shop employees, working with more than 4,500 employees across 374 locations. The partnership will see...

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Stay safe and connected in times of natural disaster and emergencies – nbn

Sunday 23 October 2022 - Australians are experiencing more extreme and frequent weather events including bushfires, cyclones, drought, and...

Sunday 23 October 2022 - Australians are experiencing more extreme and frequent weather events including bushfires, cyclones, drought, and flooding. As flooding events unfold in eastern and southern Australian states, nbn is urging communities to prepare for a potential loss of nbn services during an emergency event and test their...

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Recapping the 2022 Federal Budget panel discussion and the implications for the retail industry

On Thursday, November 3, we held our post-budget analysis webinar in conjunction with BDO, Retail Doctor Group and the Chair...

On Thursday, November 3, we held our post-budget analysis webinar in conjunction with BDO, Retail Doctor Group and the Chair of the NRA Board. Our industry expert panel, Salim Biskri, Brian Walker, Tim Schaafsma, and Lindsay Carroll, lead a very insightful and engaging discussion on the outcomes of the budget for retailers and how retailers can...

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New ARL education campaign targets small business

The new initiative will be delivered by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the National Retail Association (NRA), the...

The new initiative will be delivered by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), the National Retail Association (NRA), the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), and the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).  The ARL is a labelling system that provides you with easy-to-understand recycling information for packaging. It shows what...

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How Online Retailers are building stronger relationships

E-commerce is the way of the future and is growing each day at an astonishing rate. With online sales...

E-commerce is the way of the future and is growing each day at an astonishing rate. With online sales now account for around one-quarter of the total retail market according to data from Savvy report. Retailers who overlook e-commerce may see their trade lessening as consumers continue to shift...

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The race to stop inflation a losing bet for retail

The National Retail Association has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate hike will only impede Christmas...

The National Retail Association has warned that the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate hike will only impede Christmas spending as the lag effect of seven consecutive rises catches up to consumers. Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said with a lack of evidence that the rapid interest rate hikes have managed...

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Consumer spending continues steady increase in lead up to Christmas

Retail sales increased by 0.6 per cent in September as Australian consumers continued to spend on food and fashion,...

Retail sales increased by 0.6 per cent in September as Australian consumers continued to spend on food and fashion, data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics revealed today. National Retail Association Interim Chief Executive Lindsay Carroll said the monthly increase was no surprise as just last week the ABS...

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NRA Expands Member Advisory Services with Appointment of Experienced Retail Leader

The National Retail Association is pleased to announce its strategic appointment of experienced retail and people leader, Amy Lynes,...

The National Retail Association is pleased to announce its strategic appointment of experienced retail and people leader, Amy Lynes, to bolster our member advisory services with specialised human resources and workforce planning support. The National Retail Association has always been best in market with advising on HR and workplace relations...

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WorkJam and Drakes Supermarkets Partner to Deliver Elevated Employee Experience

WorkJam – the leading digital workplace for organisations with frontline employees – has announced independent Australian grocery retailer Drakes...

WorkJam – the leading digital workplace for organisations with frontline employees – has announced independent Australian grocery retailer Drakes Supermarkets to its client portfolio. The partnership will see WorkJam assist Drakes Supermarkets in engaging its more than 5,000 employees across South Australia and Queensland. WorkJam enables operational efficiencies, collaboration, employee engagement,...

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Retailers slam “indecent haste” of workplace relations reforms

Peak body, the National Retail Association has slammed the “indecent haste” with which the Federal Government is driving its...

Peak body, the National Retail Association has slammed the “indecent haste” with which the Federal Government is driving its pro-union workplace reforms, saying the laws must face proper Parliamentary scrutiny. The Labor Party and Greens today combined to vote down a proposal by Senate crossbenchers to allow a Senate Committee...

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Retail holiday prepping – Tips for a successful Christmas sales period

Article by Dani Giardina National Retail Association's Marketing Unit  ________________________________________________________ Between concerns over inflation and continued supply chain concerns, retail Christmas shopping...

Article by Dani Giardina National Retail Association's Marketing Unit  ________________________________________________________ Between concerns over inflation and continued supply chain concerns, retail Christmas shopping will be taken to new heights this year with the pre-Christmas shopping rush now in full swing post further COVID-19 restrictions easing. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) report,...

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Thousands of businesses phase-out single-use plastics

The National Retail Association today applauds New South Wales businesses for taking the single-use plastic ban in their stride. From...

The National Retail Association today applauds New South Wales businesses for taking the single-use plastic ban in their stride. From 1 November, the NSW Government is banning single-use items including: Plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, unlidded bowls, and cotton buds Food ware and cups made from expanded polystyrene Rinse-off personal...

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Flood damage and your lease

Introduction  Like the rest of Australia, the team at LPC is saddened by the effects of the floods in Victoria....

Introduction  Like the rest of Australia, the team at LPC is saddened by the effects of the floods in Victoria. We hope everyone remains safe and wish all businesses a speedy recovery. With many businesses still unable to access their premises, tenants will be contemplating how they will get their...

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Sensible reform for South Australian trading hours

South Australian businesses will soon be able to enjoy sensible shop trading hours reforms which strikes the right balance...

South Australian businesses will soon be able to enjoy sensible shop trading hours reforms which strikes the right balance for workers, small businesses and shoppers. From 6 November, extended trading hours from 9:00am on Sundays will commence. The Shop Trading Hours (Extension of Hours) Amendment Act 2022 was passed last week...

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Retailers welcome boost to Paid Parental Leave

Peak body the National Retail Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to add an additional six weeks of...

Peak body the National Retail Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to add an additional six weeks of Paid Parental Leave which will boost women’s participation in the workforce. Australia has tens of thousands of women who have had to make the difficult choice of taking a step back from...

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