Retailers get behind Victoria bottle deposit scheme

The National Retail Association has today thrown its support behind Victoria’s new bottle deposit scheme, saying it will help...

The National Retail Association has today thrown its support behind Victoria’s new bottle deposit scheme, saying it will help create a more uniform national environment. CEO Dominique Lamb said the scheme announced by the State Government would help reduce the number of bottles finding their way into creeks and rivers,...

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NRA releases blueprint for Australian retail recovery

The National Retail Association (NRA) has released an ambitious blueprint designed to tackle the unprecedented challenges confronting the sector...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has released an ambitious blueprint designed to tackle the unprecedented challenges confronting the sector and set Australian retail on course for recovery. The full impact from the outbreak of the Coronavirus is yet to be fully felt and it follows a summer of devastating drought...

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December ABS results confirm shift in Christmas shopping behaviour

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for December...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for December 2019 confirm that Christmas shopping behaviour by Australian consumers has shifted. Following a gigantic increase of 0.9 per cent in November, the December sales data reveals a drop in retail turnover...

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Tabcorp to donate more than $1.5 million to bushfire relief

Tabcorp has announced that it will donate more than $1.5 million to bushfire recovery on behalf of its brands...

Tabcorp has announced that it will donate more than $1.5 million to bushfire recovery on behalf of its brands TAB, Sky Racing, the Lott, MAX and Keno. All of Tabcorp’s proceeds from the regular Saturday Lotto draw on 25 January will be donated to the bushfire relief effort, which is...

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National Retail Association partners with Good 360 to assist coordination of distribution of donated goods for fire affected communities

Good360 Australia MEDIA RELEASE 7 January 2020 Good360 has today announced it will partner with Australian businesses to manage and coordinate the...

Good360 Australia MEDIA RELEASE 7 January 2020 Good360 has today announced it will partner with Australian businesses to manage and coordinate the delivery of donated non-food items to people affected by the bushfire crisis. The National Retail Association is proud to announce that we are a part of these efforts to assist...

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$14 billion shopping splurge for final week before Christmas

The National Retail Association (NRA) has revealed that Australians are set to splurge $14 billion nationwide in the final...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has revealed that Australians are set to splurge $14 billion nationwide in the final week before Christmas. With just days until Santa rides his sleigh into town, consumers are set to descend on shopping centres across the country in the mad final rush before Christmas...

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Retailers in 200 shopping centres trained on how to respond to emerging threats

The National Retail Association has announced that retailers in 200 shopping centres across the country have now been trained...

The National Retail Association has announced that retailers in 200 shopping centres across the country have now been trained on responding to emerging threats such as terrorism or armed attack following the completion of the Safe Retail Precincts initiative. The program aimed to engage and inform retailers about how to...

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Olympics will bring gold for Queensland retailers

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today thrown its support behind South East Queensland’s bid for the 2032 Olympics...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today thrown its support behind South East Queensland’s bid for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, saying hosting the Games would be a windfall for retail businesses and jobs. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said the Games would provide a massive boost to the state’s business...

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October figures show retail continues to face challenges

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for October...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for October prove that retail continues to face challenges even as we enter the busy Christmas period. According to the ABS figures, retail remained unchanged in October at 0.0 per cent seasonally adjusted. There...

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Retailers ready themselves for biggest shopping spree of the year

Retailers throughout Australia are preparing for what is set to be the biggest shopping spree of the year, with...

Retailers throughout Australia are preparing for what is set to be the biggest shopping spree of the year, with consumers set to fork out a whopping $1.3 Billion online over the four days from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. National Retail Association (NRA) CEO Dominique Lamb said the four-day spendathon...

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Retailers back review of Modern Awards system

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today backed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will review the nation’s Modern...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today backed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will review the nation’s Modern Awards in 2020. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said that current workplace arrangements are complex, confusing and outdated. “Retailers across the country welcome today’s announcement from Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter to review...

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Retailers welcome SA Boxing Day trade

The NRA lauds the decision by the SA Government to again approve Boxing Day trade in Adelaide suburbs claiming...

The NRA lauds the decision by the SA Government to again approve Boxing Day trade in Adelaide suburbs claiming it will lead to a sales bonanza. Call us!

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Retailers ready themselves for another blockbuster Christmas bonanza

Christmas is the biggest period on the Australian retail calendar. Throughout November and December, Aussies flock to the shops...

Christmas is the biggest period on the Australian retail calendar. Throughout November and December, Aussies flock to the shops to purchase presents, fresh food and other goods for the festive season. It is also a vital time of year for retailers across the nation. A bumper Christmas harvest not only...

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Retailers ready to consult with government on plastic policy

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today declared that it is ready to consult with the Queensland Government on...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has today declared that it is ready to consult with the Queensland Government on proposed reforms to single-use plastic laws. Earlier today Queensland Environment Minister Leanne Enoch announced that the Government would look to introduce legislation to scrap items such as plastic straws, cutlery and...

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Small and medium businesses benefitting from greater connectivity

 THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts MEDIA RELEASE 1 November 2019 Small and medium businesses benefitting...

 THE HON PAUL FLETCHER MP Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts MEDIA RELEASE 1 November 2019 Small and medium businesses benefitting from greater connectivity Greater access to fast broadband delivered by the National Broadband Network (NBN) is delivering a boost to Australian small to medium businesses, according to new research released...

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September sales show retail still in a slumber

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for September...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has said that today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) retail trade figures for September demonstrate that more still needs to be done to lift the sector out of its sales slumber. Despite cuts to income taxes and the RBA dropping interest rates to record levels,...

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