Latest ARA News

Fed-election: International student restrictions a setback for retailers
DIY Projects, Travel And Food Lead Easter Holiday Spend
Retail recovery on hold (again) with today’s Reserve Bank decision 
Retail spending uptick continues into February with modest growth
Ninth supermarket review proposed after 8 tax-payer funded reports find no evidence of price gouging
Retail recovery key to an economic recovery
Retail Recovery Key To Economic Recovery
Communique: Retail Employee Safety Council meets for a third time
Fed Budget: Retailers welcome modest cost of living measures, but business support a missed opportunity
“Knives in the wrong hands fuel retail crime,” retailers say
“Knives in the wrong hands fuel retail crime,” retailers say
Australian retailers record huge spike in armed and violent retail crime
Australian Retailers Association responds to ACCC Supermarkets Report
Retail managers could be on average $5,800 better off annually under ARA salary proposal to FWC
More Choice For Employees, Less Red Tape For Businesses
Retail managers could earn thousands more under opt-in salary proposal to Fair Work Commission
FAQs – ARA GRIA Application
Retail update on Cyclone Alfred and flooding events in QLD and NSW
Retail update on Cyclone Alfred and flooding events in QLD and NSW
Retail update around Queensland and Northern New South Wales store operations
Retail update on Queensland and Northern New South Wales store operations
January Retail Spending Offers Promising Start
Retail Leaders Come Together To Shape Sector’s Future
Employee Choice Focus Of Retail Award Proposals
RBA Cash Decision Brings Relief To Retailers
Relief for retailers with RBA cash rate decision
What Local Authors Are Reading In 2025 – Wollongong
Love-struck Aussies ready for romance this Valentine’s Day
Retail Leaders Urge Government to Strengthen Industry Resilience in Federal Budget
December 2024 Spending Uptick Reveals Holiday Boost
ARA Response To General Retail Industry Award Case
ARA X NRA Response To QLD Knife Incident
Retail sector releases Federal Election Priorities
Aussies to spend $2.7 billion as students head Back to School
November retail sales increase 3% year on year as bargain hunters take advantage of Black Friday sales
Boxing Day Bonanza For Australian Shoppers In 2024
Countdown To Christmas As Retailers Race To 25 December
Chris Rodwell appointed inaugural CEO Australian Retail Council
Welcoming the NRA’s New Board: A Dynamic Team to Lead Retail Forward
Retail Sector Releases Federal Election Priorities
Communique: Retail Employee Safety Council tackling retail worker safety in the lead up to Christmas
Retailers Respond To RBA Cash Rate Decision
Retailers Call For National Consistency On Knife Laws
Statement In Response To FWC Woolworths Ruling
ARA Annual General Meeting – CEO Paul Zahra’s Message
Australia’s peak retail body calls for safe and respectful industrial action  
Modest October Retail Spending Growth
Small Businesses Innovating with New Products and Services this Festive Season