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Retailers have called today’s decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia a welcome confidence boost but warned tough times are far from over for the sector.   Peak bodies, the Australian

Increased support for small to medium sized business (SMB), national harmonisation of retail industry regulations, federal government leadership on retail crime and strengthened supply chain infrastructure are among the priorities

Australians embraced Cyber Monday and Boxing Day sales along with festive spending in December, with the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showing spending during the final

  Claim  ARA Fact  1  Retailers are trying to abolish penalty rates, overtime and meal breaks  Incorrect. The ARA application does not include a proposal to remove penalty rates, overtime

“In February 2024, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to make the General Retail Industry Award 2020 (GRIA) clearer, simpler and more

“The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) continue to call for strengthened safety measures to protect retail workers amidst a concerning wave of violence in retail settings,

As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s Back to School (BTS) purchases are projected to generate around $2.7 billion in sales. The projected spend is up $150

Australian retail sales increased 3% year-on-year in November 2024, with Black Friday sales delivering a vital boost. According to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), shoppers

Australians will flock to Boxing Day sales this year, with a total of $1.3 billion set to be spent on Boxing Day new data from Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and