Australian Retailers Association
The ARA is proud to announce a new collaboration with Edge Impact and Two Point Co to help ARA members on their sustainability and impact journey.
Retail crime continues to be a concern with many businesses recording an increase in shoplifting.
In the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data coming out of New South Wales, retail theft increased 23.7% year-on-year.
Today is National Closing the Gap Day, a day of action to pledge support for achieving indigenous health equality by 2030. As part of the ARA’s reconciliation journey, we have made a commitment to use our reach to raise awareness with our members about days of significance for First Nations communities, like Closing the Gap Day.
ACT and NT – No restrictions NSW – Closed Good Friday,7 April and Easter Sunday, 9 April; ANZAC Day trading from 1pm VIC – Closed Good Friday, 7 April, ANZAC
If a crime such as theft or violence takes place at your business, staff and customers who witnessed the event may be asked to provide a police statement. A police
This week we’re excited to launch the 2023 ARA Retail Insights Report – our annual overview of the retail outlook. The way the retail sector is perceived, and its public profile is essential to our long-term success.
As we move further into the first quarter of 2023, and with energy prices across Australia still volatile many businesses like yours have undoubtedly experienced increased costs as a result of rising wholesale prices.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released their findings on an internet sweep of 247 businesses around their sustainability claims, resulting in the investigation of several businesses for potential greenwashing. Click here to find out more about what constitutes misleading conduct, to protect your business.
Many young people get their first jobs working in retail. Combining part-time work with school can be a rewarding and formative experience for high school children, but as an employer
One of the ways that the ARA is helping to build a more sustainable and more inclusive retail sector, is to connect members with partners who can help them meet
