ARA RETAIL NEWS
Retail Voice CEO Message: 22 June 2022
The NSW and Queensland Governments handed down their state budgets yesterday, which included billions of dollars’ worth of cost of living relief for...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 15 June 2022
The resilience of our sector continues to be tested with rising cost-of-living and business cost pressures – from acute supply chain issues, and staff...
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Supply Chains: How to stay ahead in the era of unpredictability
The last couple of years have seen the supply chain hit hard, with challenge on challenge faced.
Retail Voice CEO Message: 8 June 2022
Inflationary pressures remain a constant for businesses and consumers, and with the RBA increasing interest rates for the second straight month, we’re...
Tactics for more effective business insurance
Since the pandemic, many companies have had to shift how they do business and ways of working to adapt. As new risks have emerged, so has the need to...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 1 June 2022
It was another record-breaking month for retail sales with $33.9 billion spent in stores and online in April - a 9.6% increase on a year ago –...
It’s EOFY again, time to maximise your tax return!
As a small business, how do you approach the end of financial year period? If you’re new to business and not sure what you can claim, read on....
Retail Voice CEO Message: 25 May 2022
As the Albanese government edges closer to a majority government, it’s worth reflecting on what the election result means for Australian retailers and...
What the federal election result means for Australian retail
While the final make-up of next parliament remains a unclear, it is clear that the Australian Labor Party (ALP) will form government, potentially with...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 18 May 2022
The Federal Election is just three days away and the ARA has been keeping a close track of the policy announcements of the major parties.
Three benefits digital identity can offer retailers
Every day, thousands of Australians need to prove eligibility or verify their identity to carry out everyday transactions and interactions. Whether...
Think you’ve got the green box ticked? Think again
Consumers are becoming increasingly in-tune with the environmental impacts of their buying habits.
Climate change and the urgency of action
Ladies and Gentlemen, I’m delighted to be here today and do hope you find this talk of interest. I’m going to take you on a journey around climate...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 11 May 2022
Australian retail sales reached their highest levels on record in March, with trade up 9.4% compared to the same time last year. A record $33.6 billion...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 04 May 2022
Last week I had the exciting opportunity to celebrate high impact ARA charity partner Good360 Australia's 7th birthday with a tour of their facilities...
Privacy Compliance in Australia
Privacy regulations in Australia can often be subject to change and it is important for businesses to ensure compliance with their obligations as they...
Customer service strategies to drive loyalty and sales
In the world of retail, it’s a given that customers are top of mind. So, what are the best areas to focus on when it comes to customer service...
Retail Voice CEO Message: 27 April 2022
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) confirmed today that underlying inflation is now at its highest level in 13 years, at 3.7% for the March 2022...
The hidden costs of e-commerce
Many retailers have experienced online sales booms during the pandemic as customers flocked online, denied the ability to shop in stores during...
Five Steps to Ladder Safety
Falls from ladders have resulted in a number of significant and fatal injuries, even when working at low heights, across Australia.
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