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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 12 June 2024

Last week saw the release of the ANROWS Report, “Just another day in retail”, which is a difficult but important read in understanding the significant challenges of sexual harassment within

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 5 June 2024

End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales are in full swing, with retailers showcasing their mid-year and tax time promotions to bargain hunting shoppers. Our latest research by the ARA and

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 29 May 2024

Yesterday’s retail trade data for April saw subdued sales results, with a modest year-on-year increase of 1.3% – and most discretionary categories remaining in decline. The continued decline of discretionary categories is

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 22 May 2024

Unfortunately, Retail Crime remains a significant concern for our members. As you may have seen over the weekend, the Victorian government has responded to our continued advocacy around stepping up retail crime

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 15 May 2024

Last night’s Federal Budget, as expected, has taken some pressure off household budgets which will have a positive flow-on effect for retail. This includes energy bill relief of $300, the

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 1 May 2024

Yesterday, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released retail trade data for March, with a modest increase of just 0.8% compared to the same month last year, despite being bolstered by

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Paul Zahra

Retail Voice CEO Message: 24 April 2024

Tomorrow, we commemorate ANZAC Day, a National Day of Remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that acknowledges those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacemaking operations. Lest

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