Retail growth stagnates as RBA refuses to budge on rate cuts 

Australian retailers are calling on the Reserve Bank to urgently cut interest rates as retail growth stagnates from low...

Australian retailers are calling on the Reserve Bank to urgently cut interest rates as retail growth stagnates from low spending and high cost-of-trading. Governor Michele Bullock held interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month, citing that inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022. National Retail Association Director Rob...

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Statement from National Retail Association Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s (SDA) latest bid to launch a Fair Work Commission (FWC) case to...

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association’s (SDA) latest bid to launch a Fair Work Commission (FWC) case to abolish junior rates for workers aged between 18 and 20 will risk pushing young people out of the retail labour market. The junior rates incentivise young entry-level workers, with little to...

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Seamless Australia: Working together to change the way people choose, enjoy and recycle clothing

Seamless is Australia’s clothing stewardship scheme that enables the clothing industry to do what no single organisation can do alone: Transform how clothing...

Seamless is Australia’s clothing stewardship scheme that enables the clothing industry to do what no single organisation can do alone: Transform how clothing is ​made, enjoyed and recycled in Australia. It aims to make the Australian clothing industry truly circular by 2030 and significantly reduce the 200,000 tonnes of clothing that currently goes...

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National Retail Roadshow – Wrap up ‘Performance’ Stream

We had an exciting day at the ‘Performance’ stream of our virtual retail roadshow yesterday, and we couldn't wait...

We had an exciting day at the ‘Performance’ stream of our virtual retail roadshow yesterday, and we couldn't wait to share the highlights with you. From AI innovations to cybersecurity essentials and mastering the customer journey, our experts shared invaluable insights to turbocharge your retail strategies. Thank you for...

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Retailers’ let down by wage decision amid historic trade slump

The National Retail Association (NRA) today expressed disappointment at the 3.75 per cent award wage increase handed down by...

The National Retail Association (NRA) today expressed disappointment at the 3.75 per cent award wage increase handed down by the Fair Work Commission, saying it will intensify pressure on struggling businesses, particularly small businesses. The NRA advocated for the Commission to exercise restraint, given the current growth rate in retail...

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Retailers’ 2024 Federal Budget Take

Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll Measures contained in the recent Federal Budget, although generous in some areas, reflects a significant disconnect...

Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll Measures contained in the recent Federal Budget, although generous in some areas, reflects a significant disconnect with the challenges small retailers are currently facing. The $41.7 million over four years for supporting small businesses is a positive step but falls short of addressing the broader issues...

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April trade figures reveal unrelenting pressure on retailers

ABS April trade figures reveal the Federal Budget missed the opportunity to effectively address unrelenting pressures confronting retail owners. National...

ABS April trade figures reveal the Federal Budget missed the opportunity to effectively address unrelenting pressures confronting retail owners. National Retail Association Interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said April retail trade had gone backwards in real terms, given that the 0.1 per cent increase to sales can be tied to inflated...

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National Retail Roadshow – Wrap up

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, and attendees for making yesterday's virtual roadshow event a resounding...

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants, speakers, and attendees for making yesterday's virtual roadshow event a resounding success. Your engagement and insights are invaluable as we work towards a more sustainable future in the retail sector. Here's a wrap-up of what we covered, plus some exciting announcements...

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QLD: Joint effort to address knife violence

The National Retail Association has joined with the Queensland Police Minister to launch a new knife crime prevention campaign...

The National Retail Association has joined with the Queensland Police Minister to launch a new knife crime prevention campaign ‘End Knife Violence’ aligned to new laws restricting the sale of knives and other items. The new laws will come into effect 1 September this year, with retailers being encouraged to...

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Retailers back tough new penalties to combat assault on Victorian workers

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s move to implement tough new penalties for people who...

The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s move to implement tough new penalties for people who assault retail workers. The new laws will bring Victoria into line with other state and territories on the issue with a Bill to Parliament to be introduced in 2025. NRA Director of...

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Police and retailers collaborate to combat knife crime

The National Retail Association has officially partnered with the Queensland Police Service to educate retailers on new legislation which...

The National Retail Association has officially partnered with the Queensland Police Service to educate retailers on new legislation which will see knives and other controlled items prohibited from sale to minors, as well as requirements for secure storage of particular items prior to sale. The new laws are part of...

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Retail sector unites around retail crime solutions

Australian retailers are uniting to tackle retail crime at the industry-wide Retail Crime Symposium on 18 July 2024 in...

Australian retailers are uniting to tackle retail crime at the industry-wide Retail Crime Symposium on 18 July 2024 in Melbourne. In an industry first collaboration, Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have joined forces to host the 2024 event, bringing together police, government, SDA union,...

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National Retail Association & Australian Retailers Association announce amalgamation plans

Retail peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have announced a proposed amalgamation,...

Retail peak bodies, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) have announced a proposed amalgamation, which will once approved by their respective members create a single unified body representing the $420 billion sector. The two not-for-profit organisations have signed a heads-of-agreement for the amalgamation proposal and...

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Retailers call for Federal Budget to support businesses amid rates pause

Australian retailers are calling on the Federal Government to support struggling businesses in the May Budget while rates remain...

Australian retailers are calling on the Federal Government to support struggling businesses in the May Budget while rates remain on hold. Governor Michele Bullock held interest rates at 4.35 per cent this month, citing moderating inflation and the CPI being down from 4.1 per cent to 3.6 per cent over the...

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SCCA Research: Retail Trade Analysis – March 2024

Retail Trade trend estimate decreased by 0.0 per cent in March 2024 and increased 1.1 per cent year-on-year The latest...

Retail Trade trend estimate decreased by 0.0 per cent in March 2024 and increased 1.1 per cent year-on-year The latest release (March 2024) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate decreased by 0.0 per cent, equal to (a revised) 0.0 per cent...

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Inside our Supermarkets: Australia 2024

Deakin University and Université Laval have published their latest assessment of Australian supermarkets. Deakin University is a well known...

Deakin University and Université Laval have published their latest assessment of Australian supermarkets. Deakin University is a well known public health activist organisation that is openly anti-industry/retail. Many of the domains in the assessment report correlate with National Obesity Strategy (NOS) recommendations. Accordingly, the tool used to evaluate each supermarket...

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