UPDATE: In the last 24 hours, the National Retail Association has heard from members right across Australia, not just...
UPDATE: In the last 24 hours, the National Retail Association has heard from members right across Australia, not just Queensland, with sightings of counterfeit $50 and $100 notes in Victoria and New South Wales. We urge all retailers to inform your staff, read our tips below, and to inform...
Bicycles in Australia are currently regulated by a mandatory safety standard that sets out requirements for braking, steering function,...
Bicycles in Australia are currently regulated by a mandatory safety standard that sets out requirements for braking, steering function, reflectors, bells, identification markers and user guidance. In addition to the mandatory standard all State and Territory road rules require bicycles to have a brake, reflectors and a bell. The Australian...
NSW: As the retail industry enters the lead-up to the busy Christmas period, an important issue confronting the industry...
NSW: As the retail industry enters the lead-up to the busy Christmas period, an important issue confronting the industry is that of retail crime and loss prevention. The NRA takes this matter very seriously, and over time has established a very close working relationship with the NSW Police Force to...
Initial submission to the Qld Government’s Review of Trading Hours 1.0 About the Submitter The National Retail Association (NRA) is a...
Initial submission to the Qld Government’s Review of Trading Hours 1.0 About the Submitter The National Retail Association (NRA) is a not-for-profit industry organisation providing professional services and critical information and advice to the retail, fast food and broader service industry throughout Australia. The Queensland-based NRA is Australia’s largest and most...
There is no greater obstacle to job creation in the retail industry than being forbidden from opening your doors...
There is no greater obstacle to job creation in the retail industry than being forbidden from opening your doors to trade due to government regulation. It remains the case that many states across Australia maintain complex and excessive layers of regulation concerning retail trading hours. The different legislation requirements for...
Retailers that are engaging in online sales (e-commerce) or collecting customer data in registrations forms have unique security and...
Retailers that are engaging in online sales (e-commerce) or collecting customer data in registrations forms have unique security and privacy considerations. Retailers may be using proprietary solutions or using a 3rd party program to collect and process this information. If a retailer collects this information, they are responsible for its...
There’s nothing more frustrating and soul-destroying for any business owner than to see the results of your hard work...
There’s nothing more frustrating and soul-destroying for any business owner than to see the results of your hard work disappear into the pockets of complete strangers. Yet we know that’s the daily reality for many small business owners in the retail space. That’s why your association is working actively with law...
The Reserve Bank is preparing to release the next generation of Australian banknotes. This involves gradually transitioning all denominations...
The Reserve Bank is preparing to release the next generation of Australian banknotes. This involves gradually transitioning all denominations of banknotes to new designs, with upgraded security features, an innovative tactile function to assist the vision-impaired community and reduce counterfeiting. The first of these next generation banknotes is the new...
In today’s digitally reliant marketplace, the need to manage a business’ reputation through effective cyber security measures cannot be...
In today’s digitally reliant marketplace, the need to manage a business’ reputation through effective cyber security measures cannot be underestimated. Knowing what’s required can be the biggest challenge and benchmarking is a vital piece of the decision making puzzle. To contribute to valuable benchmarking, BDO and AusCERT have joined forces to...
Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are currently undertaking a review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which...
Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) are currently undertaking a review of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), which is the national law governing fair trading and consumer protection across all jurisdictions of Australia. The National Retail Association (NRA) will be making a submission to CAANZ, on behalf of members...
The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) has launched a set of guidelines for Government and business to help protect...
The Australia-New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC) has launched a set of guidelines for Government and business to help protect Australians from the threat that improvised explosive (IED) devices pose in places of mass gathering. The guidelines were developed to reduce the vulnerability to the threat of terrorism. They are targeted...
The National Retail Technical Standards Committee will be meeting in Sydney later this month to discuss the current challenges...
The National Retail Technical Standards Committee will be meeting in Sydney later this month to discuss the current challenges of product safety and compliance. The committee is an important forum for the development of the retail industry policy. It communicates regularly with government decision-makers and agencies, including Standards Australia, the...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have issued a warning for consumers and business owners to be on...
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have issued a warning for consumers and business owners to be on the lookout for fake delivery parcel scams arriving in your inbox this Christmas season. Over 100 reports of this scam have already been received for December, with only half the...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to...
The National Retail Association (NRA) is today making its case to allow all shops in south east Queensland to open from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday, during the first day of an anticipated three-week hearing in front of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). If successful, the NRA’s bid,...
NSW Fair Trading recently commenced its annual pre-Christmas toy safety checks targeting suburbs and towns across the State. Discount stores...
NSW Fair Trading recently commenced its annual pre-Christmas toy safety checks targeting suburbs and towns across the State. Discount stores and 'pop-up kiosk' traders will be a focus with inspections continuing for several weeks. Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said kiosk traders tend to be direct importers, securing their products via...