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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...

ARA predicts $1 billion cash splash for Mother’s Day

Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent)...

March retail sales barely rise as Taylor Swift effect evaporates

The ARA said that merchants expect the decline in discretionary spending and cost of doing business pressure to persist ...

Taylor Swift’s concerts help boost February retail sales

The 600,000 Tayor Swift tour attendees boosted spending on clothing, merchandise, accessories and dining out.

ARA tips $18 billion splurge on DIY, travel and treats this Easter

Confectionary spending is anticipated to surge 23.5 per cent to $2.05 billion as 17.3 million Australians plan to purcha...

Greens’ pitch to force grocery divestments slammed by retailers

The Greens say the Bill would give Australian courts and competition regulators the power to smash the supermarket duopo...

ARA predicts $400 million boost to Easter spending

Cementing Easter as a family celebration, the 18-34 age group will spend the most on sweets, totalling $800 million thro...

ARA launches Harvard Scholarship with CEW for women leaders in retail

Despite women having more discretionary spending power, only 29 per cent hold board positions with Australian retailers,...

Retail sales crept up in January, ABS data shows

Cafes, restaurants, and takeaway sales grew 2.5 per cent to $5.38 billion while food sales went up 1.9 per cent to $14.2...

Inside Retail launches campaign to amplify women in retail

Statistics from the Australian Retailers Association show that women hold only 19.6 per cent of board positions and 13.9...