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Retail Ready and Able to connect jobseekers with disability to retail employment
Customer acquisition and loyalty top small retail’s priority list amid economic headwinds
May retail sales record 4.2 percent year-on-year growth
Retail labour vacancies fall as cost of doing business bites 
More than 60 retailers participate in First Responders Day – 29 June
Woolworths Group welcomes NSW Government’s reforms to protect retail workers
Retailers welcome NSW’s tougher penalties for assaults on retail workers
Retailers welcome cost-of living relief in SA Budget
Retailers welcome cost-of-living relief measures in Queensland budget
Retailers to show appreciation for first responders on June 29 with special deals
National packaging standards a promising step towards circular economy 
Urgent action required to curb growing severity of retail crime
Retailers respond to Fair Work Commission Annual Wage Review
ACT Retailers need more than a month to prepare for next round of plastics bans
Aussies tipped to spend $9.3 billion on mid-year/EOFY sales
Australian Retailers Association commits to supporting reconciliation and constitutional recognition of First Nations people
April retail sales record 4.2 percent year-on-year growth 
Industry has an important role to play in reconciliation and recognition for First Nations peoples
ARA welcomes Vic Budget small business measures, warns against payroll tax hike consequences
WorkCover premium hike will put more pressure on struggling Vic businesses 
Australian retail sales up 2.6% year on year, despite declines in most categories
Federal Budget delivers cost of living relief for vulnerable Australians and small business
Australian Retailers Association celebrates 120 years
March retail sales record 5.4% year-on-year growth
Retailers welcome incentives to reduce costs, energy and emissions
Mums set to be spoiled as Mother’s Day spend approaches $1b
 Migration overhaul to make Australia a destination of choice
Australians spent $8.1 billion over Easter week as inflation drives spending growth
ARA and CEW launch 2023 Women Leaders in Retail scholarship
Keeping retail employees safe: new study measures customer aggression
New research shows DIY improvements a popular activity this Easter
Retail labour vacancies fall, driven by post-Christmas trading and economic pressures
February retail sales record 6.4% year-on-year growth
Retailers congratulate New South Wales Premier-elect Chris Minns
More Aussies plan to spend on travel this Easter – up $2 billion to $9.1 billion
Sweet spending boon predicted for Easter retail
ARA and SDA urge government to get tough on aggressive behaviour  
ARA welcomes members from the Australian Association of Floral Designers
Small business, sustainability and inclusion at the heart of  ARA-American Express principal partnership 
January retail sales increase 7.5% year-on-year
ARA applauds leadership and teamwork in RedCycle solution
ARA welcomes extended work rights for international students
Boxing Day sales and domestic travel propel January retail growth
WorldPride opportunity to make further strides on inclusivity
Today is day of Love
Valentine’s Day set to bring $485m spending boon as lovers celebrate their freedom
World-first educational program helping retailers transition to net-zero
Holiday spending spree drives 7.5% year-on-year retail sales growth