With the New South Wales state election complete, we now have a Labor government in place in every state except Tasmania and an 18 month window without any elections occurring.
This provides a period where we may see significant reform and potentially for national alignment in key policy areas across Australia.
Retail sales have recorded 6.4% year-on-year growth in February 2023 – bolstered by cafes, restaurants and takeaway, and food categories.
According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), shoppers spent more than $35 billion across the country in February.
The nation’s peak retail industry group, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), has congratulated Chris Minns on his election victory and looks forward to working with the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to address the issues affecting retailers in New South Wales.
Holidaymakers are set to spend more than $9.1 billion on travel this year, up $2 billion on Easter 2022 (up 28%), as the tourism industry experiences a resurgence after years
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian families will indulge in Easter treats, new research shows – with Australians tipped to spend almost $1.7 billion on hot cross buns, easter eggs or other
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian families will indulge in Easter treats, new research shows – with Australians tipped to spend almost $1.7 billion on hot cross buns, easter eggs or other
Retail crime continues to be a concern with many businesses recording an increase in shoplifting.
In the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data coming out of New South Wales, retail theft increased 23.7% year-on-year.
This week we’re excited to launch the 2023 ARA Retail Insights Report – our annual overview of the retail outlook. The way the retail sector is perceived, and its public profile is essential to our long-term success.
Sydney WorldPride 2023 is here! The city has come alive with visitors from across Australia and around the world, providing a welcome boost to retailers and added vibrancy to our community.
On Wednesday we hosted the ARA Leaders Forum 2023 – our first in-person industry conference in several years; proudly opened by Federal Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP.
