As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so...
As we approach Christmas, it is important to be aware of the additional employee costs that can arise so that they can be budgeted for as best as possible. In this article we have summarised some of the more common issues that arise for retail business during the Christmas season. Staff...
New Year's Eve 2021 will be Canberra's first major event following this year's COVID-19 lockdown. This year, Canberrans are...
New Year's Eve 2021 will be Canberra's first major event following this year's COVID-19 lockdown. This year, Canberrans are invited to celebrate by enjoying a family and community evening picnicking along the shores of Lake Burley Griffin from 6pm and bringing in the New Year with fireworks displays at 9pm...
The National Retail Association has today urged Australians to ‘shop early, shop often’ as the peak industry body announced...
The National Retail Association has today urged Australians to ‘shop early, shop often’ as the peak industry body announced it anticipates consumers to splash $60 billion nationwide throughout the festive season. In particular, Australians thinking of getting online presents delivered are encouraged to get in now to ensure they don’t...
Local shoppers get a jump on the festive season, with almost 30% shopping earlier than last year and 55%...
Local shoppers get a jump on the festive season, with almost 30% shopping earlier than last year and 55% starting before December. More than half (59%) of consumers in Australia and New Zealand plan to start their festive season shopping before December and almost 20% started as early September, according...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed noted accredited practicing dietician, chef and nutritionist, Dr Alan Barclay, as the...
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed noted accredited practicing dietician, chef and nutritionist, Dr Alan Barclay, as the new Health and Nutrition Advisor to support evidence-based advocacy in the Health space. The NRA continues to expand its offerings with this appointment, bringing food service and retailer needs to the...
The Territory Labor Government is offering immediate one-off payments for businesses affected by the most recent lockdown in Katherine. As...
The Territory Labor Government is offering immediate one-off payments for businesses affected by the most recent lockdown in Katherine. As part of the Territory Business Lockdown Payment, businesses who have had to cease trading or have suffered a revenue loss of 50 per cent are eligible for an immediate payment...
A boost for cafes and restaurants, bigger Christmas events, pop-up attractions and new business support will turbo-charge the CBD’s...
A boost for cafes and restaurants, bigger Christmas events, pop-up attractions and new business support will turbo-charge the CBD’s recovery as workers and visitors return to Melbourne’s heart. A $44 million package unveiled by the Andrews Labor Government and the City of Melbourne today will inject renewed life into the...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund...
Under the existing Super Choice rules, employers are required to offer eligible employees the choice of which superannuation fund they would like their superannuation paid to. When an employee doesn’t nominate a fund, the employer can make the payments into the employer’s default fund. From 1 November 2021, this will...
Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following...
Families, individuals and businesses across NSW will benefit from a targeted $2.8 billion package developed to accelerate recovery following the three month lockdown due to the Delta COVID-19 outbreak. The NSW Government’s Economic Recovery Strategy released today includes funding to stimulate economic activity in cities and regions with a strong...
The National Retail Association (NRA) have proudly partnered with Vincents to help our members make the right financial decisions...
The National Retail Association (NRA) have proudly partnered with Vincents to help our members make the right financial decisions for your business. Vincents are a fully integrated professional services firm of highly specialised experts who offer comprehensive insights into complex situations, allowing you to take control of your decisions...
As Victoria approaches the 70 per cent vaccinated milestone, general retail is permitted to trade outdoors until the 80...
As Victoria approaches the 70 per cent vaccinated milestone, general retail is permitted to trade outdoors until the 80 per cent milestone. The Government has today announced funding to assist retailers with setting up for street trading. The $54.5 million Outdoor Economy Package will help support the costs for thousands of...
Customers will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine...
Customers will have more reasons to celebrate catching up with friends and family this summer with two additional Dine & Discover vouchers up for grabs for NSW residents. The NSW Dine & Discover program has been extended until 30 June 2022 with two additional vouchers expected to be available in...
New South Wales retailers are expecting high rates of aggressive and abusive behaviour towards staff to worsen as the...
New South Wales retailers are expecting high rates of aggressive and abusive behaviour towards staff to worsen as the states new freedoms rely on Covid mandates to be enforced in retail stores. National Retail Association (NRA) CEO Dominique Lamb said the safety and wellbeing of staff is under threat as...
In a South Australian first, all suburban shops regardless of their size or location will be permitted to open...
In a South Australian first, all suburban shops regardless of their size or location will be permitted to open on the Labour Day public holiday (Monday, 4 October). South Australian Treasurer the Hon. Rob Lucas, MLC, has declared an exemption which gives all non-exempt shops in the Metropolitan shopping District...
The National Retail Association has called for express opening dates for Victorian businesses with fully vaccinated staff, in a...
The National Retail Association has called for express opening dates for Victorian businesses with fully vaccinated staff, in a plan presented to the State Government today. NRA Chief Executive Officer Dominique Lamb made the call during consultations over the Victorian COVID recovery roadmap, saying that the indicative opening date of...
Support for licensed bars, cafes, hotels and clubs across regional Victoria will continue through September, and other businesses in...
Support for licensed bars, cafes, hotels and clubs across regional Victoria will continue through September, and other businesses in regional areas will also be supported where ongoing restrictions severely affect operations. With the City of Ballarat entering a seven-day lockdown, all eligible businesses in that local government area will receive Business...