Today we can share with you an exciting development for the association, that will open up entirely new avenues...
Today we can share with you an exciting development for the association, that will open up entirely new avenues for retailers all across the nation. After almost a century representing retailers of all sizes across the nation, we have today announced a national-first partnership with the National Online Retail Association...
That time has arrived once again - we are officially in ‘pre-Christmas trade’! As we all know, that can mean...
That time has arrived once again - we are officially in ‘pre-Christmas trade’! As we all know, that can mean frantic attempts keep clothes on hangers rather than change room floors; clearing tried-on footwear again and again and again; helping indecisive gift-buyers find that special something; and the never-ending carols...
Two weeks ago I wrote to you about the New South Wales Government’s reforms to gift cards, extending the...
Two weeks ago I wrote to you about the New South Wales Government’s reforms to gift cards, extending the minimum validity period to three years. As I said at the time, the NRA was not supportive of the changes, but we understood the government’s motivation in terms of protecting...
The SMH this week reported that consultancy firm McKinsey has forecast the volume of freight passing through Australian cities...
The SMH this week reported that consultancy firm McKinsey has forecast the volume of freight passing through Australian cities is projected to increase 40 per cent by 2050, driven in part by ecommerce. With the added weight of Urban Futurist Stephen Yarwood’s predictions online retail could fast-tract autonomous transport, it’s...
This week we saw the NSW Government pass its laws extending the minimum lifespan of gift cards from one...
This week we saw the NSW Government pass its laws extending the minimum lifespan of gift cards from one year to three years. I know from speaking to many members that this will cause headaches in a range of areas – from accounting for unused cards on your balance...
The reporting over the past week on the penalty rates case has been fascinating to say the least. In...
The reporting over the past week on the penalty rates case has been fascinating to say the least. In many ways, it has illustrated how deeply Australian’s misconceptions have been about the issue, but more importantly, how easy it has been for those with a vested interest to heighten...
It’s that time of year again – the dust has settled on the annual ‘too soon?’ media narrative after...
It’s that time of year again – the dust has settled on the annual ‘too soon?’ media narrative after the fruit mince pies have hit the grocery store shelves; the warm weather’s sparking daydreams about tropical, end of year holidays; and staff in corporate offices are locking down dates...
Two challenges to the penalty rates ruling brought by worker unions have now been heard in the Federal Court,...
Two challenges to the penalty rates ruling brought by worker unions have now been heard in the Federal Court, with both cases heard together last week, in front of a full bench in Melbourne. After joining other employer and business groups including the Australian Industry Group, the Australian Hotels Association...
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began rolling out the new $10 note into the Australian economy,...
Last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began rolling out the new $10 note into the Australian economy, equipped with a raft of security measures to safeguard against counterfeiting. Just like with new $5 note introduced 12 months ago, the flashy new note features a clear window from top-to-bottom,...
We would like to take this opportunity to notify our membership that we are farewelling Troy Wild, NRA’s Director,...
We would like to take this opportunity to notify our membership that we are farewelling Troy Wild, NRA’s Director, Legal Division, who has been a great support to all of you over the past 12 months. We thank Troy for his contribution to the NRA and the retail industry...
The retail trade figures for July released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week showed that the industry...
The retail trade figures for July released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week showed that the industry enjoyed a solid start to the financial year. I’m always aware that these figures vary from state to state and sector to sector, but on the whole it was encouraging...
With another Father’s Day done and dusted the retail industry will now set its sight towards the busy Christmas...
With another Father’s Day done and dusted the retail industry will now set its sight towards the busy Christmas trade period. While we don’t quite have the final figures yet, the NRA is confident that total retail sales for Father’s Day 2017 tipped the $800 million mark for the first...
Implementing a successful marketing strategy is instrumental to the success of any retail outlet. One of the easiest and...
Implementing a successful marketing strategy is instrumental to the success of any retail outlet. One of the easiest and most effective ways to market your brand - or a specific line of products - is to offer promotional deals that leave shoppers feeling as though they are getting bang...
As mentioned in the last edition of NRR, the NRA has announced its finalists for the 2017 National Retail...
As mentioned in the last edition of NRR, the NRA has announced its finalists for the 2017 National Retail Awards. As has been the case in previous years, yet again the entries we received in 2017 have been of a very high standard. The quality of nominations is a testament...
Last week the New South Wales State Government announced that retailers across the state will be able to open...
Last week the New South Wales State Government announced that retailers across the state will be able to open their doors to trade on Boxing Day. An independent review of the two-year trial that took place in 2015 and 2016 recommended the change and we are pleased that the government...
The retail sector is showing signs of recovery after a relatively flat year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) trade...
The retail sector is showing signs of recovery after a relatively flat year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) trade figures released Thursday have revealed a 0.3 per cent increase in June to $26.15 billion seasonally adjusted. Retail sales have now risen for three consecutive months, with June’s higher than the...