Karla Elkington
World Refugee Day
Today, the 20th of June is World Refugee Day, an international day to honour the strength and courage of refugees around the globe who have been forced to flee their
20 June 2023
News
Paul Zahra
Retail Voice CEO Message: 14 June 2023
Whilst mid-year sales are in full swing, cost of living pressures remain a significant concern for both customers and retailers. Consumer sentiment is reportedly stuck at recessionary levels and businesses
16 June 2023
Retailers welcome cost-of-living relief measures in Queensland budget
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), says the Queensland State Budget’s flagship policy to make kindergarten free for all families will help relieve retail workforce shortages and
13 June 2023
Retailers to show appreciation for first responders on June 29 with special deals
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association is gearing up to celebrate First Responders Day on June 29, with retailers offering special deals for our frontline heroes. The event,
13 June 2023
National packaging standards a promising step towards circular economy
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said today’s decision to implement national standards and design rules for packaging is a positive step towards a circular economy –
9 June 2023
Paul Zahra
Retail Voice CEO Message: 7 June 2023
It’s been a challenging week for Australians and Australian retail with a perfect storm of undesirable economic challenges that will make the months ahead particularly difficult. The Reserve Bank’s decision
7 June 2023
Retailers respond to Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase modern award rates of pay by 5.75% – in addition to the
2 June 2023
CEO opening address to FWC Annual Wage Commission
Paul Zahra, ARA CEO, appeared before the Expert Panel of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) in relation to its annual wage review consultation on 17 May, 2023. The ARA has
29 May 2023
Paul Zahra
Retail Voice CEO Message: 24 May 2023
It’s been another big week politically, with the Victorian Government handing down its 2023-24 State Budget. For small businesses, there’s some measures to be pleased about with the Government set
24 May 2023
Paul Zahra
Retail Voice CEO Message: 17 May 2023
With Mother’s Day being a busy shopping period for many retailers, we hope that your trading was a success. It continues to be a year of significant legislative change, and
17 May 2023
