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Every five minutes: The harsh reality of Victoria’s retail crime wave
Retail offences in the state jumped 11.2 per cent during the year ended September.
ARA, NRA set their wedding date as ARC gets FWC approval
The formation of the ARC follows a decisive member vote, with 93 per cent in favour of the merger.
Can retail sustain the headwinds of cost challenges as well as wage increases?
The ARA is fearful that the wage increase will only continue the trend of exacerbating cost challenges for retailers.
‘We’re in the Dark Ages’: Industry associations speak out against red tape
Three industry groups speak out after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to protect penalty rates through new legisla...
Retail groups say Federal Budget falls short on business support
The ARA and NRA criticised the absence of support for business and productivity growth in the Budget.
Retailers brace for Cyclone Alfred, safety plans in motion
Some businesses in high-risk areas have temporarily closed, while essential retailers continue operating where condition...
Australian retailers eye record spend this Valentine’s Day
Traditional gifts including flowers, food and chocolate will be popular this year.
ARA seeks to relax general retail industry award terms
ARA lobbies government to end smoko breaks and penalty rates for higher-paid staff, among other concessions.
Tasmania plans new laws to protect retail staff
Anyone who causes serious bodily harm to Tasmania's frontline workers will face at least six months in prison.
‘Just another day in retail’: Study finds sexual harassment rife across industry
Report finds women aged under 25 are the most at risk, often subjected to multiple forms of sexual harassment.
Union bid to abolish youth rates risks ‘pushing young people out of retail’
The SDA is seeking to ensure workers 18 and over in retail, fast food and pharmacy are paid the full adult rate.
ARA predicts $400 million boost to Easter spending
Victoria residents are expected to spend the most on Easter food and chocolates.
ARA chief calls for consistent trading hours deregulation
The deregulation is to create a more flexible, safer, competitive and customer-friendly retail environment.
ARA names winner of Women Leaders in Retail CEW Scholarship
The ARA Women Leaders in Retail CEW Scholarship is in its second year.
NSW toughens penalties for those who abuse retail staff
The landmark reforms will see NSW and SA take legislative action in response to the increased occurrence of customer agg...
Retailers seek national alignment on phasing out single-use plastics
Paul Zahra, ARA CEO, said complex state and territory legislation includes eliminating 18 separate single-use plastic it...
$24m investment into recycling to help retailers hit sustainability targets
ARA boss Paul Zahra said the scheme will provide retailers with more options to recycle, and will go a long way to help ...
Snap lockdowns weighing on ‘battle-weary’ retailers, public
Retailers are urging customers to get vaccinated and follow health advice amid rising shopper aggression.
Permanent support for JobSeeker needed for sustainable recovery, says ARA
Permanent support for JobSeeker or a similar scheme is needed in order for Australia to have a sustainable recovery, say...
