Free support to continue after the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme ends in Victoria

After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC)...

After the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (the Scheme) ends on 15 January 2022, Victorian tenants and landlords under financial strain will still have access to the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) support. Although tenants will no longer be entitled to rent relief, tenants and landlords will still have the option of talking with each other about their situation and trying to negotiate and...

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Message from the CEO | 7 December 2021

The final month of the year has arrived and we’re into the home stretch before the Christmas and New...

The final month of the year has arrived and we’re into the home stretch before the Christmas and New Year break. At the time of writing, Melbourne police are currently investigating an incident where a Dymocks employee was pushed to the ground unconscious and shoved down an escalator. A Melbourne...

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Why you should secure your ticket to the National Retail Expo

The National Retail Association is proud to be launching the NRXpo at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on...

The National Retail Association is proud to be launching the NRXpo at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on 1 February.   As one of the most rapidly evolving industries in the world, staying ahead of retail trends is key to maintaining an edge over your competitors. How often do you register...

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VIC retailers have had enough of the abuse, call to follow NSW on COVID rules

Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have...

Business groups the National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) have declared that Victorian retailers have had enough of customer abuse. Last week a Dymocks employee was knocked unconscious and pushed down a moving escalator, the latest example of the violent behaviour endured by retailers across the...

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Message from the CEO | 30 November 2021

Headlines have been dominated by the new COVID-19 variant, just as Australia has been looking forward to a return...

Headlines have been dominated by the new COVID-19 variant, just as Australia has been looking forward to a return to normalcy this Christmas. While much is yet to be learned about this variant, we will be watching today’s National Cabinet meeting closely. International travellers have already had their “welcome...

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How Dotdigital drove success for Visit Victoria

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit...

Partner article   Learn how retailers and the government used the Dotdigital automated platform to turn consumer data into exceptional experiences for their customers. Visit Victoria is the primary tourism and events company for the state of Victoria in Australia. It is responsible for increasing the economic benefits of tourism to the state by showcasing...

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Help the Victorian Government understand waste and recycling issues for your business

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a...

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a container deposit scheme; support for businesses to improve how they use materials, saving money and reducing waste; a new legislative requirement for businesses to sort commonly recyclable materials and organic...

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Creating mentally healthy workplaces

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...

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Bright news for retail on Black Friday, according to ABS

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed some bright news for Australian retail to coincide with today’s Black...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed some bright news for Australian retail to coincide with today’s Black Friday sales. According to the October retail trade report compiled by the ABS, sales soared by 4.9 per cent on September’s results. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said the end of lockdowns in...

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Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza for Australian retail

Australian retail is poised for a Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza, with shoppers set to splurge $5.6 billion...

Australian retail is poised for a Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza, with shoppers set to splurge $5.6 billion nationwide over the following four days. The Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period is fast growing into the busiest few days on the Australian retail calendar, with consumers swooping in...

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ATO resources to help you round out 2021

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses...

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses to consider before the end of the year. Five rules to good record keeping Good record keeping can help you run your business better and reduce the time you spend on administrative...

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Help identify products in need of product stewardship action

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need...

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. In a first, the next list will be informed following a call for public nominations, which encourages retailers to also contribute their suggestions. Product stewardship schemes are...

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Is the shopping centre dead?

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...

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SA single use plastic ban enters second stage

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will...

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will come into effect on March 1, 2022.   What this means for you From March 1, 2022, expanded polystyrene cups, bowls, plates, clamshell containers and all oxo-degradable plastic products will be prohibited from sale,...

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Migrant announcement an early Christmas present for retail

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s announcement that 200,000 visa holders will be allowed into Australia, declaring...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s announcement that 200,000 visa holders will be allowed into Australia, declaring it an early Christmas present as the retail industry confronts a horrendous labour shortage. The Prime Minister said the Federal Government would focus on skilled labour in order to accelerate the...

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Retailers call for greater support as Victorian restrictions ease

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will...

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will only be permitted to allow vaccinated Victorians into their shops. The State Government has announced that from 11:59pm tonight only shoppers who are fully vaccinated can enter non-essential retail businesses. NRA CEO...

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