Australian families are gearing up to indulge in festive treats as Easter approaches despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures. According research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan, Australians are projected to spend a staggering $2.05 billion on Easter goodies, marking a notable increase of 23.5 per cent from the previous year.… Read more »
The Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase modern award rates by 5.75 per cent could be the last straw for many small business retailers already struggling with rising costs. Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the wage rise, coupled with a scheduled 0.5 per cent increase in the superannuation guarantee,… Read more »
Australia’s largest retail body, The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has outlined what retail businesses want from the major parties this election, with a focus on sustainability, upskilling and reskilling and greater resilience coming up trumps. With the election falling during a time of intense global, social and economic uncertainty, the ARA says resilience measures to… Read more »
Roy Morgan’s annual Christmas retail sales forecasts predict Australians will spend $51.5 billion across retail stores in the lead up to Christmas, up 2.9 per cent on the $50 billion spent in 2017. The forecast is conducted in conjunction with the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and includes the trading period from November 9 – December… Read more »
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