Bubbles & Beauties 2017

Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main...

Suited to Success are hosting their annual charity fundraiser on Wednesday October 18 in Brisbane City Hall's amazing Main Auditorium! This year's glamorous evening, hosted by Rebecca Levingston (Host of Weekends - ABC Radio) will see over 1500 new and pre-loved designer clothes, shoes, bags and accessories for sale at...

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2017 National Retail Awards Winners Announced!

The National Retail Association has unveiled its 2017 award winners at their largest awards night in the organisation's history. The...

The National Retail Association has unveiled its 2017 award winners at their largest awards night in the organisation's history. The NRA held its premiere gala event last night at Doltone House in Sydney, with awards to recognise both retail businesses and the individuals who have excelled in the industry over...

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What effect will Amazon have on your business?

Statistics from Commonwealth Bank show that 51% of Aussie retailers are aware of Amazon’s inevitable arrival, but are unsure...

Statistics from Commonwealth Bank show that 51% of Aussie retailers are aware of Amazon’s inevitable arrival, but are unsure how to prepare a competitive strategy in order to compete. Amazon’s arrival will no doubt trigger retailers to rethink how they do business, but this should not be seen as a...

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2017 National Retail Awards

The biggest night in retail is so soon we can practically smell it. The NRA Events team are gearing...

The biggest night in retail is so soon we can practically smell it. The NRA Events team are gearing up for the National Retail Awards on the evening of September 27! The night promises to be a spectacular presentation of the highest accolades in retail. The NRA extends our sincerest...

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‘Fit For Business’ Breakfast: How to win in the post Amazon world

The next instalment of Retail Doctor Group's 'Fit For Business' Breakfast Conference is here! Retail Doctor Group’s renowned ‘Fit for...

The next instalment of Retail Doctor Group's 'Fit For Business' Breakfast Conference is here! Retail Doctor Group’s renowned ‘Fit for Business’ Breakfast series has successfully run for over six years. A well-respected and high profile event in the retail calendar, the Retail Doctor Group ‘Fit for Business’ Breakfasts have previously hosted...

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Surviving Disruption: In the Eye of the Storm

How to prepare yourself and your business for disruption Benjamin Wash was the Chief Executive Officer of Taxi Council Queensland...

How to prepare yourself and your business for disruption Benjamin Wash was the Chief Executive Officer of Taxi Council Queensland when the Queensland Taxi Industry was swept up by the ride-sharing wave. Hear how Benjamin successfully steered the industry through the last three tumultuous years of industry upheaval and set a...

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AIIA NSW Forum ‘Skills for Today, Jobs for Tomorrow’

As the rapid growth in technology continues, concerns about job displacement and predictions of looming job losses is widespread. Some...

As the rapid growth in technology continues, concerns about job displacement and predictions of looming job losses is widespread. Some analysts have even gone so far as to suggest that almost half of all jobs in the US and other advanced countries are at risk of being substituted by computers...

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Countdown is on for Retail’s Night of Nights!

The 2017 National Retail Awards is only one month away! With just one month until the winners are revealed, preparations...

The 2017 National Retail Awards is only one month away! With just one month until the winners are revealed, preparations for the gala event-of-the-year, the 2017 National Retail Awards, have been ramping up. As the industry's most prestigious award ceremony, the stunning gala dinner will be reminiscent of the Oscars. In...

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National Retail Awards Finalists Announced!

 The National Retail Association (NRA) today revealed the names of the top 2017 Finalists for what is one of...

 The National Retail Association (NRA) today revealed the names of the top 2017 Finalists for what is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious retail awards - the 2017 National Retail Awards! Alongside the coveted REST Young Retailer of the Year Award, this year's Awards will celebrate dozens of retailers...

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Women World Changers: Sydney & Melbourne

A powerful one-day leadership summit on diversity, talent and economics. Women World Changers (WWC) is the premier, all inclusive, one-day leadership...

A powerful one-day leadership summit on diversity, talent and economics. Women World Changers (WWC) is the premier, all inclusive, one-day leadership summit designed to drive critical dialogue on the impact and economics of women, diversity and culture on business growth. Attended by Australia's top business executives, government and community leaders, WWC...

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Emerging Retail Trends: Time, Touch and Technology

Hobart Event Associate Professor Gary Mortimer, QUT Just as Airbnb disrupted the hotel sector and Uber disrupted the taxi industry, retail...

Hobart Event Associate Professor Gary Mortimer, QUT Just as Airbnb disrupted the hotel sector and Uber disrupted the taxi industry, retail is facing its own disruptions. The entry of global retailers, new technologies, online growth, changing consumer expectations and continual price discounting, has put pressure on incumbent businesses. What does the...

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Hunter Region ITAB Roadshow

“Industry Engagement - The Whole of Business Solution” The New South Wales Government Department of Industry would like to invite...

“Industry Engagement - The Whole of Business Solution” The New South Wales Government Department of Industry would like to invite NRA members in the Hunter Valley region to a series of Q and A presentations focusing on industry skilling priorities in the region. Where: Futures Restaurant, NSW TAFE, New England When: 27th July, 8.30am-3.30pm 1st...

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Young Retailer & company chaperone to receive New York trip

For the first time ever, the 2017 winner of Young Retailer of the Year and a chaperone from their...

For the first time ever, the 2017 winner of Young Retailer of the Year and a chaperone from their company will receive a seven day trip to New York, valued at over $15,000, sponsored by REST Super and Scentre Group. The trip includes entry into the NRF Big Show, the...

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Discussing disruption in retail

QUT BUSINESS BREAKFAST BRISBANE: FRI 27 APRIL Just as Airbnb disrupted the hotel sector and Uber disrupted the taxi industry, retail is...

QUT BUSINESS BREAKFAST BRISBANE: FRI 27 APRIL Just as Airbnb disrupted the hotel sector and Uber disrupted the taxi industry, retail is facing its own seismic changes. In the first retail-themed QUT Business Breakfast for 2017, National Retail Association CEO, Dominique Lamb and QUT’s retail expert Assoc. Prof. Gary Mortimer, will explore retail disruption...

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Former VP of Fair Work Commission shares insight with retailers

This week saw the successful launch of the National Retail Association's State of the Retail Nation forums, proudly sponsored by...

This week saw the successful launch of the National Retail Association's State of the Retail Nation forums, proudly sponsored by REST Industry Super. Retailers from across multiple sectors met to hear from industry professionals and to share insight at breakfast briefings in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, plus an online webinar. NRA CEO...

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Building your cyber resilience

Leading advisory firm BDO is urging retailers to get back to basics to ensure they stay ahead of potential...

Leading advisory firm BDO is urging retailers to get back to basics to ensure they stay ahead of potential cyber security breaches, after releasing the results of its inaugural cyber security survey. The 2016 Cyber Security Survey, which was completed in conjunction with AusCERT, aims to help the market understand...

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