In the lead up to the peak retail trade season, employers may have additional hours on offer to staff...
In the lead up to the peak retail trade season, employers may have additional hours on offer to staff during busy times. Importantly, beyond being aware of the applicable rates of pay for additional ordinary hours and overtime, employers ought to familiarise themselves with the factors necessary to consider...
The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as...
The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as a valuable resource for retailers and consumers, detailing the projected trading hours for both Christmas and New Year's in the upcoming year 2023 - 24. This factsheet provides a clear and...
In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the...
In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the Privacy Act Review consultation on behalf of industry and recognises that the changes, if implemented, will significantly impact Australian businesses. As most small businesses are not currently subject to the Privacy...
Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August...
Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent, equal to (a revised) 0.1 percent in July 2023. In...
The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...
The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...
The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...
The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...
The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29,...
The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29, communities across Australia, and the Pacific, pause to reflect, and remember Police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and the officers who continue to selflessly protect our community. National Retail...
National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability...
National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability claims. Our members reported that the draft Guidelines were reasonable, and they appreciate that it aligned with their prior understanding of avoiding misleading environmental claims. However, this continues to be a...
Within each State and Territory, Police report retail crime-related offences under different names and use different timelines to record data,...
Within each State and Territory, Police report retail crime-related offences under different names and use different timelines to record data, such as offences occurring annually or monthly. Therefore, it is difficult to track retail crime trends on a national level. This document collates State and Territory Police crime statistics to chart...
There is a fundamental maxim that ‘what can’t be measured, can’t be managed’ and managing Australia’s path to net...
There is a fundamental maxim that ‘what can’t be measured, can’t be managed’ and managing Australia’s path to net zero carbon emissions by 2050 relies heavily on measuring and managing carbon emissions across the economy, and understanding the financial risks and opportunities for businesses, investors, and government policymakers. A key...
The ACCC is encouraging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or amend any unfair contract terms...
The ACCC is encouraging businesses to review their standard form contracts and remove or amend any unfair contract terms before new penalties take effect. From 9 November, changes to the Australian Consumer Law will prohibit businesses from proposing, using, or relying on unfair contract terms in standard form contracts with...
The latest release (July 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate...
The latest release (July 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate increased by 0.0 percent, down from an increase of 0.2 percent in June 2023. In trend terms, Retail Turnover increased by 1.9 percent year-on-year (y-o-y). STATE OF PLAY The following table summarises...
NABERS is a national government program that rates the operational performance of buildings on a 6-star rating scale. It provides...
NABERS is a national government program that rates the operational performance of buildings on a 6-star rating scale. It provides a simple, reliable, and comparable sustainability measurement. Over the last 10 years, NABERS customers have saved an average of 30-40% on their energy. To support Australia’s transition to a net-zero built...
The retail industry’s Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice has become a whole lot more accessible, with the Code’s...
The retail industry’s Casual Mall Licensing Code of Practice has become a whole lot more accessible, with the Code’s governance group today releasing Fact Sheets translated into Arabic, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese. The Code sets the rules and expectations for ‘pop-up’ shops in shopping centres, ensuring that the interests...
Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have implemented their latest rounds of plastic bans on September 1. Queensland, South Australia,...
Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have implemented their latest rounds of plastic bans on September 1. Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia will implement their latest rounds of plastic bans today, and the National Retail Association is encouraging retailers and their suppliers to check that they understand the new...
Most of us appreciate that ESG (Environmental Social Governance) covers a wide range of issues, but we’d be hard-pressed...
Most of us appreciate that ESG (Environmental Social Governance) covers a wide range of issues, but we’d be hard-pressed to provide details of how it all comes together, particularly in the context of formal government policy and regulatory interventions. Whilst Australia doesn’t have an agreed ESG framework there are...