The NRA’s primary goal is to give our members the support and expert advice you need to see your...
The NRA’s primary goal is to give our members the support and expert advice you need to see your business prosper and grow. And that’s why we have a range of in-house expertise in human resource management, trading hours, product compliance, training, leasing and a number of other areas. As...
Given that much of the training that occurs in Retail is non-accredited and takes place on the job, employers...
Given that much of the training that occurs in Retail is non-accredited and takes place on the job, employers and workplace trainers are constantly developing new resources and learning material to use with employees. We found an excellent resource that we wanted to share with members, a Universal Design...
The NRA’s Rewards for Excellence Gala Dinner is fast approaching … And what a night it is going to...
The NRA’s Rewards for Excellence Gala Dinner is fast approaching … And what a night it is going to be! Finalists across 13 award categories have been announced and the Young Retailer of the Year Finalists are preparing for their interviews with the judges. The extravagant Rio theme and styling is...
Retail is hot property. Almost $10 billion worth of Australian retail assets was bought in the last financial year,...
Retail is hot property. Almost $10 billion worth of Australian retail assets was bought in the last financial year, a 40 per cent rise from the previous five-year average, according to Savills Australia’s latest research. Australia’s retail property is highly sought after due to strong population and housing growth. “Foreign investors...
Online retailing has been a great addition to the retail landscape but the convenience that it offers is something...
Online retailing has been a great addition to the retail landscape but the convenience that it offers is something that physical stores are now needing to mimic. There is no denying that online shopping has really transformed retail and many household shopping habits. The biggest advantage of online shopping is clearly...
The National Retail Association (NRA) welcomes the reappointment of Senator Michaelia Cash as the Minister for Employment in the...
The National Retail Association (NRA) welcomes the reappointment of Senator Michaelia Cash as the Minister for Employment in the re-elected Turnbull Government. We view this as a very clear signal that the Government intends to pursue the industrial relations agenda for which it received a mandate at the election....
It’s the time of year when many businesses start their Christmas casual recruitment and the National Retail Association (NRA)...
It’s the time of year when many businesses start their Christmas casual recruitment and the National Retail Association (NRA) would like to offer you a way to “ try” potential employees before you hire them. There is no cost to you and minimal paperwork to complete. There may even...
As an employer there is a lot of grey area when paying employees and whether paying in cash is...
As an employer there is a lot of grey area when paying employees and whether paying in cash is legal. Surprisingly too many, employers who pay employees wages through cash is actually a legal practice in Australia, however, there are requirements that must be met. The term ‘cash-in-hand’ is...
The retail industry is fast paced and competitive, with many businesses keeping tips and tricks to themselves to get...
The retail industry is fast paced and competitive, with many businesses keeping tips and tricks to themselves to get the upper hand. So when insiders share their knowledge and wisdom it’s important to listen with an open mind. Mentors are valuable to any business, whether you are a start-up or...
Not one to be outdone by Apple, technology giant Google has launched Android Pay in Australia. Google’s contactless smartphone payment...
Not one to be outdone by Apple, technology giant Google has launched Android Pay in Australia. Google’s contactless smartphone payment system is similar to the Apple Pay system released in Australia eight months ago. Using the same basic technology and similar security as Apple, Google’s Android Pay stands out as the...
Selling online sounds easy enough. Buy a domain, set up a website and watch the sales role in without the...
Selling online sounds easy enough. Buy a domain, set up a website and watch the sales role in without the overhead of a bricks and mortar shop. Unfortunately it’s not as easy as 3 simple steps. Before setting up shop online you must consider the following: - Products and services offerings - Omni-channel retailing -...
Black Fridays, personalised emails, and digital apps – fully three-quarters of retail sales growth occur through online channels, according...
Black Fridays, personalised emails, and digital apps – fully three-quarters of retail sales growth occur through online channels, according to a 2015 report by pwc. As well as 8% of actual retail sales can be attributed to online mediums, mentioned in the same report. These form important reasons for retailers...
Regional Australia will soon be home to the Swedish fashion house H&M, with the company showing no signs of...
Regional Australia will soon be home to the Swedish fashion house H&M, with the company showing no signs of slowing down its’ Aussie takeover. Since entering the market H&M have opened 10 stores in major cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The mega-chain is to open stores in Wollongong and...
The Fintech start-up scene is flourishing, and one Australian company has come out on top. Fintech describes the technology segment...
The Fintech start-up scene is flourishing, and one Australian company has come out on top. Fintech describes the technology segment that is disrupting sectors such as mobile payments, loans, fundraising, money transfers, and more. Offering new solutions for B2B and B2C businesses as well as consumers, you may already be...
Are you ready for Retail’s biggest night of the year? The countdown is on until the National Retail Association (NRA)...
Are you ready for Retail’s biggest night of the year? The countdown is on until the National Retail Association (NRA) hosts Australia’s most anticipated retail awards evening – The NRA’s Rewards for Excellence Gala Dinner. Tickets are now on sale for the extravagant Rio themed Gala Dinner which is to be...
On Thursday 23 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission announced it would increase filing fees, high income thresholds and...
On Thursday 23 June 2016, the Fair Work Commission announced it would increase filing fees, high income thresholds and compensation caps for unfair dismissal applications. For unfair dismissal claims occurring on or after the 1 July 2016, the high income threshold will be increased to $138,900 and the compensation limit...