The country’s largest and most diverse retail trade body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has welcomed concessions by the Albanese government in relation to the Secure Work Better Pay legislation
It’s beginning to look a lot like last Christmas – with most Aussies (59%) claiming they will spend the same or more (12%) than last year despite growing inflationary pressures.
Sound workplace relations underpin our sector’s ability to ensure that retail and hospitality businesses remain resilient in the face of economic headwinds and retain the flexibility they need to drive productivity in response to changing trading conditions.
Two weeks of climate talks at COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt saw newly appointed Minister for Industry, Energy and Emission Reduction, Chris Bowen, begin to shift the dial on Australia’s reputation as climate change shirkers to a “climate collaborator.”
It’s little more than a week until Black Friday and Cyber Monday and our sales forecasts remain optimistic.
Whilst consumer confidence continues to plummet in the wake of interest rate rises, pleasingly our retail spending forecasts remain resilient.
Whilst consumer confidence continues to plummet in the wake of interest rate rises, pleasingly our retail spending forecasts remain resilient.
With Melbourne Cup Day behind us, we’re officially in the home stretch to Christmas. It’s been an intense build-up, with the ABS September trading figures showing a powerful 18% increase in spending over the same period last year.
The Albanese Government has handed down its first budget, which points to some tough times ahead, with inflation to peak at 7.75% and economic growth forecast to slow next financial year.
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has signalled strong support for the Federal Respect@Work legislative package to eliminate workplace harassment, but called for greater support to implement the changes, particularly for
