The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) urges retailers to be optimistic, yet cautious following the release of annual retail sales growth figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Read more »

Despite the Morrison Government’s tax cuts beginning to take effect, retail- spending figures for July published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics have fallen well short of expectations. However, while the data confirm that retailers are facing tough trading conditions, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) notes that news of a ‘retail recession’ has been exaggerated. Read more »

After a challenging first half of the year, the announcement of a second consecutive interest rate cut and positive trading figures for the month of May have offered a ray of sunshine to retailers. Coupled with the passing of the Morrison Government’s tax cut package, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is looking forward to a more positive outlook as the industry enters FY19-20. Read more »

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As the retail industry faces economic headwinds, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) believes decisions from the Fair Work Commission and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will have far-ranging implications for the sector. Read more »

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is opposed to the Victorian Labor Government’s proposal to enshrine excessive public holiday penalty rates into law, which would lead to significant negative impacts for retailers and employees alike amid tough trading conditions and restrained spending. Read more »

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) condemns moves by opposition parties in the Australian Senate to rollback regulations defining the entitlements of casual workers. Read more »

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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) opposes NSW Opposition Leader Michael Daley’s recalcitrant intervention on Boxing Day trading. As the retail sector is the largest private industry employer in Australia and NSW, the ARA disputes Daley’s recent introspective comments. Read more »

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is crushed by the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) decision to increase penalty rates for more than 350,000 casual retail workers on Saturdays and after 6pm on weekdays. Read more »

RUSSELL ZIMMERMAN praises new Prime Minister Scott Morrison for his foresight in putting small business back into Cabinet and focusing on energy and resources at the very outset. Read more »

With next month’s 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards proclaimed to be a roaring success, RUSSELL ZIMMERMAN believes the event will offer a fresh perspective for retailers both large and small. Read more »

RUSSELL ZIMMERMAN offers retailers a snapshot of the latest issues facing the industry, and explains why the ARA is looking towards a positive future for retail. Read more »

With many continuing to struggle in a volatile market, RUSSELL ZIMMERMAN brings retailers up to date on all the latest industry happenings. Read more »