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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Shoppers’ wallets remain shut despite rates hold

Today, the Reserve Bank once again held rates, but shoppers’ wallets remain shut to struggling retailers. The Australian Bureau of...

Today, the Reserve Bank once again held rates, but shoppers’ wallets remain shut to struggling retailers. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that year-on-year sales flatlined in July, despite efforts by retailers to encourage spending. National Retail Association (NRA) Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said the sector is bracing for a...

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Australian Government: Packaging Reform Consultation

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FROM AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT Stakeholder update on Packaging Regulatory Reform Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water...

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FROM AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT Stakeholder update on Packaging Regulatory Reform Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) Webinar: 25 September 2024, 11am - 12pm AEST - SOLD OUT *First session sold out, Second session announced: Thurs 26 Sept 11.30am Register here > UPDATE: Paper released: https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/reform-of-packaging-regulation Join DCCEEW for an...

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Have your say: NSW Plastics Plan 2025-2030

New NSW Plastics Paper open for industry feedback now NSW EPA published an exploratory paper with a consultation and submission...

New NSW Plastics Paper open for industry feedback now NSW EPA published an exploratory paper with a consultation and submission period early this year. National Retail provided an extensive submission and attended consultation workshops outlining industry's roadmap for single-use plastics and our recommended strategies to develop a truly circular economy...

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NSW Plastics Ban important updates and webinar

Businesses are encouraged to ensure they will be compliant with the NSW Plastics Ban as previous exemptions end soon. The...

Businesses are encouraged to ensure they will be compliant with the NSW Plastics Ban as previous exemptions end soon. The NSW Plastic Ban came into effect in two stages during 2022. The ban included a range of items, such as single-use plastic straws, cutlery, plates, unlidded bowls and lightweight plastic...

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That’s a wrap! National Retail Roadshow 2024

The National Retail Roadshow 2024 has officially wrapped up after a successful series of events in Brisbane, Melbourne, and...

The National Retail Roadshow 2024 has officially wrapped up after a successful series of events in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Over three weeks, retail professionals and industry leaders gathered to explore the evolving retail landscape through the lenses of People, Planet, and Performance. Each city brought fresh insights, meaningful...

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“Flatlining sales put retailers on edge,” peak industry body says

Sky-high interest rates and conservative spending have caused year-on-year spending in July to flatline, as revealed by the Australian...

Sky-high interest rates and conservative spending have caused year-on-year spending in July to flatline, as revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics' latest retail trade update. National Retail Association Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said the unchanged trade figures in July 2024 are worrisome, given Australia’s exploding population growth. “The industry is...

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Have your say: Tasmania Plastic Bans

New Tasmanian Plastics Paper open for industry feedback now Consultation closes 1 October 2024 In line with Tasmania's commitment to sustainable...

New Tasmanian Plastics Paper open for industry feedback now Consultation closes 1 October 2024 In line with Tasmania's commitment to sustainable practices, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (DNET) is considering a phase-out of certain single-use plastic items and seeks input from both businesses and the community. Transitioning away from...

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NSW Government – Changes to Anzac Day trading hours

Under the New South Wales Retail Trading Amendment (Anzac Day Trading Hours) Bill 2024,some businesses will be required to remain...

Under the New South Wales Retail Trading Amendment (Anzac Day Trading Hours) Bill 2024,some businesses will be required to remain closed on Anzac Day. The trading hours restriction was announced on July 10, 2024, by the Premier of New South Wales, the Hon Chris Minns MP. Currently, retail traders including fashion...

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Using green claims – with minimal regulatory risk

In response to growing concerns regarding the use by industry of ‘green claims’ and more specifically ‘greenwashing’, the ACCC...

In response to growing concerns regarding the use by industry of ‘green claims’ and more specifically ‘greenwashing’, the ACCC published in December 2023 a guide for business on Making Environmental Claims. The guide is comprehensive (almost 40 pages), and whilst it contains specific advice, it serves as a guide to...

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Retailers welcome RBA call to keep rates on hold

Retailers have welcomed the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep interest rates on hold. The move...

Retailers have welcomed the decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep interest rates on hold. The move comes off the back off the back of a couple of days of sharemarket volatility, while consumers continue to tighten their belts due to cost-of-living pressures. NRA Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll...

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Retailers concerned by proposal for state-owned fuel stations

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today voiced concern regarding the announcement from the QLD State Government that it...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today voiced concern regarding the announcement from the QLD State Government that it would open a dozen state-owned fuel stations. It is an unprecedented movie, with no other state or territory government in Australia having made such an extensive intervention into the market. NRA Interim...

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