Retail resilience spotlighted at 2023 National Retail Awards

The National Retail Association honoured retail excellence and resilience across a diverse line-up of categories at the National Retail...

The National Retail Association honoured retail excellence and resilience across a diverse line-up of categories at the National Retail Awards held last night at the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane. Retailers across the country gathered at the sold-out event and were joined by Dominique Lamb, former CEO and Small Business...

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Dr Geoffrey Annison on credible net zero transition plans

The pressure on companies from investors, customers, and indeed from government to reduce carbon emissions is increasing rapidly. Additional...

The pressure on companies from investors, customers, and indeed from government to reduce carbon emissions is increasing rapidly. Additional regulatory obligations will impose costs on businesses some of which may be penalties if carbon emission reductions and reporting fall short of regulatory targets and requirements. This, in turn, is...

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Update from the National Retail Association

As we eagerly anticipate the exciting week ahead in preparation for our esteemed National Retail Awards, it is with...

As we eagerly anticipate the exciting week ahead in preparation for our esteemed National Retail Awards, it is with great pleasure that we introduce Christine Holgate, one of Australia's most esteemed and highly regarded corporate leaders, as our distinguished keynote speaker. Christine, serving as the CEO of Team Global Express...

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Preparing for peak season: Understanding ‘reasonable additional hours’

In the lead up to the peak retail trade season, employers may have additional hours on offer to staff...

In the lead up to the peak retail trade season, employers may have additional hours on offer to staff during busy times. Importantly, beyond being aware of the applicable rates of pay for additional ordinary hours and overtime, employers ought to familiarise themselves with the factors necessary to consider...

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Christine Holgate to talk sustainability and logistics at National Retail Awards ceremony

Two of the most significant challenges facing retail businesses – sustainability and reliable, cost-effective logistics – will be the...

Two of the most significant challenges facing retail businesses – sustainability and reliable, cost-effective logistics – will be the focus of industry attention at this month’s National Retail Awards in Brisbane. National Retail Association Chair Tim Schaafsma today announced one of Australia’s best-known and most widely respected business leaders, Christine...

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Trading Hours Summary: Christmas 2023 and New Year 2024

The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as...

The National Retail Association has taken the initiative to create a comprehensive Trading Hours Summary factsheet that serves as a valuable resource for retailers and consumers, detailing the projected trading hours for both Christmas and New Year's in the upcoming year 2023 - 24. This factsheet provides a clear and...

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Choking hazards targeted in new mandatory safety standard for children’s toys 

National Retail Association welcomes the new mandatory safety standard for all toys marketed to children under three to adhere...

National Retail Association welcomes the new mandatory safety standard for all toys marketed to children under three to adhere to strict design and testing requirements relating to batteries and small parts.  Sadly, around 2,500 children under three seek hospital care due to injuries from unsuitable toys every year in Australia....

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National Retail’s Timely Collaboration with Ignite Systems Amidst Cyber Security Awareness Month 2023

As October marks the annual Cyber Security Awareness Month for 2023 we are excited to announce a timely and...

As October marks the annual Cyber Security Awareness Month for 2023 we are excited to announce a timely and ground-breaking collaboration between the National Retail Association and Ignite Systems. This will be a game-changer for small businesses and the retail sector.     What is 'Cyber' and 'Cyber Security'?  The term 'cyber'...

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Everyone has a role to play in preventing sexual harassment

Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have...

Since the passage of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Act), employers have been grappling with how they can meet their duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment. The Act introduced a positive duty on employers to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate unlawful...

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New Privacy Obligations are Coming – What You Need to Know

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the...

In late-September, the Attorney-General released its response to the Privacy Act Review Report. The National Retail Association contributed to the Privacy Act Review consultation on behalf of industry and recognises that the changes, if implemented, will significantly impact Australian businesses. As most small businesses are not currently subject to the Privacy...

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SCCA Research: Retail Trade Analysis – August 2023 (First Release)

Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August...

Retail Trade trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent in August 2023 and by 1.3 percent year-on-year The latest release (August 2023) of the monthly ABS Retail Trade data indicates that the overall month-on-month (m-o-m) trend estimate increased by 0.1 percent, equal to (a revised) 0.1 percent in July 2023. In...

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Exploring Retail Crime Trends: Impacts and Insights

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...

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Exploring Retail Crime Prevention Strategies with Professor Michael Townsley

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail...

The 2022 Australia and New Zealand Retail Crime Study is a game-changer for loss prevention specialists and the retail community. The study offers a contemporary academic and statistical analysis of current crime trends. The National Retail Association is proud to be working with subject matter expert Professor Michael Townsley,...

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National Police Remembrance Day

The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29,...

The National Retail Association expresses our support and gratitude today, on National Police Remembrance Day. Each year on September 29, communities across Australia, and the Pacific, pause to reflect, and remember Police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and the officers who continue to selflessly protect our community. National Retail...

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National Retail responds to ACCC Environmental and Sustainability Claims Draft Guidance

National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability...

National Retail welcomed the long-awaited draft update to the ACCC Guidance to boost industry confidence to make genuine environmental and sustainability claims. Our members reported that the draft Guidelines were reasonable, and they appreciate that it aligned with their prior understanding of avoiding misleading environmental claims. However, this continues to be a...

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Queensland Workforce Planning: Right people. Right skills. Right place. Right time.

The Workforce Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business, and Training,...

The Workforce Planning Course is proudly supported by the Queensland Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business, and Training, in partnership with Jobs Queensland. This free course is designed to help Queensland business owners and managers fully understand their workforce, by developing an agile, flexible workforce plan to respond to changes...

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