Reserve Bank urged to show restraint after lucky bump to June trade

Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank to show restraint at their make-or-break monetary policy board meeting in August, following...

Retailers have urged the Reserve Bank to show restraint at their make-or-break monetary policy board meeting in August, following a positive June retail trade result. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed today that June retail trade rose by 0.5 per cent from May and by 2.9 per cent year...

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ACCC introduces two new infant sleep product mandatory standards

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon. Stephen Jones MP, has made new safety and information...

The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, the Hon. Stephen Jones MP, has made new safety and information standards for infant sleep products and inclined non-sleep products. These standards have been introduced to reduce the risk of death and injury to infants. The Consumer Goods (Infant Sleep Products)...

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Uniting Forces: Collective Action against Retail Crime

Retail crime in Australia has escalated from a minor nuisance to a significant threat, impacting businesses, employees, and consumers...

Retail crime in Australia has escalated from a minor nuisance to a significant threat, impacting businesses, employees, and consumers alike. The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) recently joined forces to hold the Retail Crime Symposium in Melbourne, which brought together government, law enforcement, and...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Attend the National Retail Roadshow

Don't miss this chance to elevate your retail business! The National Retail Roadshow offers a dynamic and informative experience...

Don't miss this chance to elevate your retail business! The National Retail Roadshow offers a dynamic and informative experience designed to equip you with the knowledge, connections, and strategies needed for success.  Here are 5 compelling reasons to attend:  Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Attending the Roadshow allows you to connect with...

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Australia’s peak retail bodies tackle retail crime head-on

In response to the rise in retail crime across the country, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National...

In response to the rise in retail crime across the country, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) are joining forces to call for major changes to improve the safety of retail staff and business owners. This includes stronger laws and deterrents for offenders, improved relationships...

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Trevor Evans appointed as Special Advisor to National Retail Association

To continue meeting the evolving challenges facing the retail sector, the National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce...

To continue meeting the evolving challenges facing the retail sector, the National Retail Association (NRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of former CEO, Trevor Evans, as a Special Advisor in the NRA’s Policy Division. NRA Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said that Mr Evans will focus on collaborating with governments...

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Official signs fast-tracked for retailers impacted by QLD knife laws

Official signage mandatory for sellers to display in-store from 1 September 2024. We are pleased to announce that the official...

Official signage mandatory for sellers to display in-store from 1 September 2024. We are pleased to announce that the official wording for the mandatory signs to be displayed by sellers has been confirmed. As you may have been aware, regulations are currently being developed by QLD Police Service, including official wording...

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Retailers reject proposal for a new consumer sugar tax

The National Retail Association (NRA) opposes a number of the Health, Aged Care and Sport Standing Committee's recommendations on...

The National Retail Association (NRA) opposes a number of the Health, Aged Care and Sport Standing Committee's recommendations on diabetes in Australia, particularly the proposed sugar-sweetened beverages tax. NRA Health and Nutrition Committee Chair Dr Alan Barclay said that if implemented, the recommendations would hurt both retailers and consumers at the height...

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Consumer confidence uptick boosts retail sales in May

Stable interest rates, higher wages, and the anticipation of energy subsidies and tax cuts from the Federal Budget encouraged...

Stable interest rates, higher wages, and the anticipation of energy subsidies and tax cuts from the Federal Budget encouraged consumers to seize early end-of-financial-year sales in May. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) May trade figures reveal that retail sales increased by 0.6 per cent month-on-month, and 1.7 per cent year-on-year. National...

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ACCC Announces 2024-25 Product Safety Priorities

Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to minimise and raise awareness of the...

Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to minimise and raise awareness of the risks posed by unsafe consumer goods. The ACCC recently announced their 2024-25 Product Safety Priorities. Young children’s product safety Consumer product safety issues for young children, with a focus on the safety...

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Better product stewardship: A great product for Australian retailers

What happens to the products we buy when they reach the end of their useful life? Increasingly, this is...

What happens to the products we buy when they reach the end of their useful life? Increasingly, this is on both customers’ and policy makers’ minds: will today's essential purchase become tomorrow's landfill mountain or pollution risk? Product stewardship schemes, in which brands or manufacturers take responsibility for their...

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Reserve Bank’s next decision could make or break retail’s biggest sales season

The Reserve Bank's next decision in August, will determine the fate of retail’s biggest trading season – Christmas. The National...

The Reserve Bank's next decision in August, will determine the fate of retail’s biggest trading season – Christmas. The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser’s comments that the Reserve Bank will consider declining retail trade before the Reserve Bank meets in August. NRA Director Rob Godwin said...

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Retail Crime and Effective Security Measures with Professor Michael Townsley

Retail crime is rising, with customer theft significantly increasing in recent years. In response, retailers have enhanced security and...

Retail crime is rising, with customer theft significantly increasing in recent years. In response, retailers have enhanced security and tightened shop floor environments, deploying more physical and technological security measures. However, the most common theft tactics remain simple and require no tangible experience or skill. How can we explain...

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NRF APAC Singapore June 2024

The National Retail Federation Big Show is traditionally held in New York each January, with thousands of exhibitors and...

The National Retail Federation Big Show is traditionally held in New York each January, with thousands of exhibitors and over 10,000 attendees from around the world. For the first time, the event has expanded its scope by moving to Singapore with the support of retail associations, suppliers, retail brands,...

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Retail growth stagnates as RBA refuses to budge on rate cuts 

Australian retailers are calling on the Reserve Bank to urgently cut interest rates as retail growth stagnates from low...

Australian retailers are calling on the Reserve Bank to urgently cut interest rates as retail growth stagnates from low spending and high cost-of-trading. Governor Michele Bullock held interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month, citing that inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022. National Retail Association Director Rob...

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Statement from National Retail Association Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s (SDA) latest bid to launch a Fair Work Commission (FWC) case to...

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s (SDA) latest bid to launch a Fair Work Commission (FWC) case to abolish junior rates for workers aged between 18 and 20 will risk pushing young people out of the retail labour market. The junior rates incentivise young entry-level workers, with little to...

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