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Australian retail groups vow to ‘tackle retail crime head-on’
"Research shows that stricter laws do have a positive impact on retailers and communities, by creating safer working and...
Model trains, needlecraft and makeup: Australia’s June online shopping trends
The ARA earlier this year predicted Australian shoppers would spend $10.1 billion on mid-year/EOFY sales this year, up $...
Retailers Association voices concern over NSW Anzac Day trading ban
ARA CEO Paul Zahra said the retail body does not support the change as the current regulations, which allow all stores t...
Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions
Food retail sales grew 3.0 per cent to $14.36 billion while household goods sales increased 0.1 per cent to $5.73 billio...
Tasmania plans new laws to protect retail staff
Under the new Tasmanian regulations anyone who causes serious bodily harm to the state’s frontline workers will face at ...
‘Just another day in retail’: Study finds sexual harassment rife across industry
Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra described sexual harassment in the workplace as "a significant, ongoing ...
Union bid to abolish youth rates risks ‘pushing young people out of retail’
The Australian Retailers Association fear that young people may struggle to compete against older, more experienced appl...
Retailers wary of minimum wage, super boost impact on overheads
The increase will result in 4.25 per cent higher wages for staff of some businesses, effective 1 July.
Retailers raise concerns over Budget’s lack of support for small businesses
CPA research, reveals that Australian SMEs lag behind most APAC countries in terms of innovation and the use of new tec...
Knife laws in NSW, Queensland welcomed by retailers and malls alike
The legislation will make it illegal to sell knives to a child under the age of 18 with provisions for retailers selling...