Weekly CEO Update

With only 26 days remaining until Christmas, retailers are full steam ahead with preparations for the upcoming Christmas and Boxing Day festive rush. The National Retail Association are proud to release the latest Quarterly Economic Outlook Report, exclusively crafted for our members. This report offers vital insights into the economy...

It’s the busiest time of the year for retailers, with Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales already here, and Christmas just a few weeks away. Whilst the retail and macro-economic effects are considerable this year, with weaker consumer sentiment, increasing costs for businesses, and interest rate and inflation rises, there...

Businesses across Australia are preparing for the busiest time in the retail year and the National Retail Association has developed a resource for members to prepare their businesses ahead of the Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas season. You can read our tips here. This week, I spoke about...

It is the busiest time of year for retailers across Australia, with many preparing for Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kickstart the busy Christmas season.  Recently, our wonderful retail community came together to celebrate at the 2023 National Retail Awards. This sell-out event was headlined by keynote speaker CEO,...

Get ready for an exciting retail rollercoaster as businesses across Australia are gearing up for the much-anticipated Black Friday and Cyber Monday festive season. The National Retail Association is your trusty helper this year, offering an invaluable resource to our members, outlining a detailed guide to the Christmas and...

Over the last week, several significant developments have taken place, and we remain dedicated to assisting retailers understand critical regulatory and legislative changes.  Yesterday, the Albanese Labor Government introduced the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023 in the Federal Parliament which will significantly amend the Fair Work Act...

I would first like to emphasise the commendable efforts of small and medium businesses throughout Australia as they strive to sustain our local economies. These enterprises play a vital role in the Australian economy, constituting over half of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By fuelling local economies, businesses...

We're amid a bustling period within the world of retail, gearing up for two of the most exciting occasions in the industry’s calendar - Father's Day and Black Friday. In the weeks ahead, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on some fantastic local businesses, and we're on the hunt...

The National Retail Association team is enthusiastically preparing to create a spectacular evening for retailers at the upcoming National Retail Awards. With the event just around the corner, we're thrilled to announce that our Early Bird tickets are now up for grabs at a discounted rate for a limited...

Last Thursday 27 July the National Retail Association had the privilege to join the Retail Doctor Group for their 24th State of the Nation event, providing a wonderful platform to engage with retailers, gather valuable feedback, and gain insights into the sector's pressing issues. Amidst a busy week for our...

An essential aspect of our work involves connecting with retailers and our members to gain insights into the challenges confronting the retail industry. What’s also equally important is our commitment to recognise retailers nationwide. During my visit to Sydney this week, I had the opportunity to engage with our...

We’re full steam ahead with the National Retail Awards and it’s an exciting opportunity to recognise and appreciate our retail and industry leaders and the incredible work they do. You can help us acknowledge their achievements by nominating a retailer for one of our seventeen categories. The best part...

The retail sector is buzzing with anticipation as they diligently prepare for the upcoming seasonal period, following a bustling end-of-financial-year. Given the seasonal demands and the recent changes and proposed legislation, NRA Legal has thoroughly provided valuable insights and practical tips to effectively manage increased staffing needs during the...

It’s been a big week for retailers preparing for End of Financial Year (EOFY) and assessing their business needs for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who has completed our member pulse survey, your feedback, and insights have been invaluable, and we will soon provide an overview of...

In a big win for the retail sector, the New South Wales Government announced this week that new legislation will be introduced to protect retail workers from customer aggression. The National Retail Association has strongly advocated for all States and Territories to introduce laws to protect retail workers, in...

The National Retail Awards have been the biggest event on our calendar for many, many years and I am excited to announce the Awards are back again for 2023, bigger and better than ever before. The Awards are the ultimate celebration of retail excellence and a time when we acknowledge...