Help the Victorian Government understand waste and recycling issues for your business

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a...

The way we manage waste and recycling in Victoria is changing. Key changes include: banning some single-use plastic items; a container deposit scheme; support for businesses to improve how they use materials, saving money and reducing waste; a new legislative requirement for businesses to sort commonly recyclable materials and organic...

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Creating mentally healthy workplaces

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has...

The National Retail Association is delighted to support the Series on industry initiatives supporting mentally healthy workplaces, which has been released by the National Mental Health Commission. Are you interested in how your business can create a mentally healthy workplace? A new three-part resource showcases current industry-level approaches and provides a...

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Bright news for retail on Black Friday, according to ABS

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed some bright news for Australian retail to coincide with today’s Black...

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed some bright news for Australian retail to coincide with today’s Black Friday sales. According to the October retail trade report compiled by the ABS, sales soared by 4.9 per cent on September’s results. NRA CEO Dominique Lamb said the end of lockdowns in...

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Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza for Australian retail

Australian retail is poised for a Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza, with shoppers set to splurge $5.6 billion...

Australian retail is poised for a Black Friday to Cyber Monday bonanza, with shoppers set to splurge $5.6 billion nationwide over the following four days. The Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period is fast growing into the busiest few days on the Australian retail calendar, with consumers swooping in...

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ATO resources to help you round out 2021

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses...

As 2021 is nearing a close, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have released some helpful resources for small businesses to consider before the end of the year. Five rules to good record keeping Good record keeping can help you run your business better and reduce the time you spend on administrative...

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Help identify products in need of product stewardship action

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need...

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. In a first, the next list will be informed following a call for public nominations, which encourages retailers to also contribute their suggestions. Product stewardship schemes are...

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Is the shopping centre dead?

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super...

Partner article The online shopping world is going from strength to strength. No doubt with the upcoming Black Friday super bonanza the internet will be abuzz with activity. However, with the growth in online platforms, many of the once hustling and bustling community retail hubs are in decline. Yet, there is something...

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SA single use plastic ban enters second stage

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will...

South Australians retailers should be aware that Stage 2 of the Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 will come into effect on March 1, 2022.   What this means for you From March 1, 2022, expanded polystyrene cups, bowls, plates, clamshell containers and all oxo-degradable plastic products will be prohibited from sale,...

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Migrant announcement an early Christmas present for retail

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s announcement that 200,000 visa holders will be allowed into Australia, declaring...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s announcement that 200,000 visa holders will be allowed into Australia, declaring it an early Christmas present as the retail industry confronts a horrendous labour shortage. The Prime Minister said the Federal Government would focus on skilled labour in order to accelerate the...

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Retailers call for greater support as Victorian restrictions ease

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will...

Peak industry body the National Retail Association (NRA) has called for greater support for businesses that from tomorrow will only be permitted to allow vaccinated Victorians into their shops. The State Government has announced that from 11:59pm tonight only shoppers who are fully vaccinated can enter non-essential retail businesses. NRA CEO...

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Don’t get caught out! How to budget for additional employee costs over Christmas

  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...

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Retailers support NSW single-use plastics ban

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the New South Wales Government for passing legislation today to ban certain...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has commended the New South Wales Government for passing legislation today to ban certain single-use plastic items, starting with lightweight plastic shopping bags in June 2022. A second stage will follow with single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls and plates, as well as expanded...

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Calls for retailers to join Canberra’s NYE marketing campaign

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...

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‘Shop early, shop often’, retailers reveal festive forecasts

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...

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Unwrapping how customers shop for the holidays

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...

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Peak retail body brings national focus to nutrition in retail

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...

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