ARA Retail News
Directors and Officers Liability (D&O) Insurance: a watershed year, so where to from here?
June 17, 2021
Written by Marsh Pty Ltd Public and private companies – and their directors and officers – face significant business, legal and regulatory exposures with increased risk of claims brought by the...
Sense of success: How retailers are engaging senses to get noticed
June 11, 2021
By Gary McCartney, McCartney Design To disrupt is to get noticed. In the three-dimensional world of physical retail, the best form of disruption is one that challenges our existing perceptions,...
The WorldFirst Retail Report 2021
June 9, 2021
WorldFirst is an international payments company with a mission to create the world’s best foreign exchange platform for individuals and international businesses.
Managing hazardous chemical risk for the retail and hair and beauty sectors
June 8, 2021
WorkSafe Victoria visits to retail and hair and beauty stores in recent months has highlighted a need for businesses to improve on their management of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Franchising Code of Conduct Reform – change has arrived!
June 2, 2021
Amends have finally been made to the Franchising Code of Conduct (Code). Find out what the key changes are.
Sydney's CBD revitalisation and how you can get involved
June 2, 2021
The NSW State Government is pulling out all the stops to revitalise the Sydney CBD. From educational, business to creative events, grants and webinars, there are loads of exciting activities...
Tips on how to achieve COVIDSafe best practice for Victorian businesses
May 28, 2021
We've collated some best practice examples from our Victorian members around the actions they're taking to ensure their business is COVIDSafe.
Ordinary Members, Extraordinary Creatives: Dee Parker Attwood, Wieselmann Salon
May 19, 2021
In this brand-new Q&A series, we are speaking with the very talented members of the ARA Hair and Beauty Committee. These creatives are at the top of their field, and we are lucky enough to have...
Lockdown: One Year On: A report by eBay Australia
May 17, 2021
COVID-19 hit. Lockdowns became an ongoing reality. The world shifted and so did the way people shopped. With 12-million unique visitors every month, eBay was able to monitor the changing needs of...
COVIDSafe plan case study – what not to do
May 5, 2021
COVIDSafe plans are mandatory for Victorian businesses with on-site operations. As one of our SME members found out recently, a visit from the DHHS almost landed them a significant fine because...
Easter trading hours 2021
March 31, 2021
Restricted trading hours apply to some states and territories this Easter trading period, subject to business location, size, and classification. It is important to understand each state's rules...
The Retail Innovation Prerogative
March 22, 2021
Despite the deep challenges of the pandemic – or perhaps because of it – it’s fair to say that in 2021 retail as a whole is seen to be thriving. It’s easy to forget that before Covid-19, our...
Is your nbn™ plan holding your retail business back?
March 22, 2021
The nbn™ has provided Australian small businesses and start-ups with a wealth of opportunity. Yet it's important your internet infrastructure meets your exact needs.
New guidance on COVID vaccinations in the workplace
March 11, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination program has started to roll out so it's important to understand both employer and employee rights and obligations when it comes to workplace vaccinations.
Five golden rules when creating a cash flow/solvency plan
March 10, 2021
Discussion of solvency and cash flow issues can often be considered sensitive, risky and often seen as ‘doing more harm than good’. Nick Hitchens, Principal, Hitch Advisory, couldn’t disagree...
AFIA's Buy Now Pay Later Code of Practice came into effect 1 March
March 9, 2021
The Australia Finance Industry Association (AFIA)’s Code of Practice for the Buy Now Pay Later sector comes into effect on 1 March 2021.
Thousands of retail travel jobs poised to end with JobKeeper
February 22, 2021
Despite the uplift within many parts of retail in recent months, our recovery remains uneven, with thousands of retail jobs under immediate threat as the JobKeeper scheme winds up.
Top issues and themes from COVID inspections in retail
February 17, 2021
It’s a new year, and while we can say goodbye to 2020, we cannot say goodbye to COVID-19 just yet. As retailers are well aware, COVID-19 and its impact on normal business operations will be around...
Australia's economic recovery at risk if poorest left behind
February 16, 2021
Australia’s economic recovery will be slow and steady but there are promising signs things are heading in the right direction.
Don’t get caught out – protect your payments and equipment
February 3, 2021
If your interest is not protected on the Personal Property Securities Register (the PPSR), then an insolvency practitioner can sell your goods or avoid repaying your debt.