ARA RETAIL NEWS
Ordinary Members, Extraordinary Creatives: Dee Parker Attwood, Wieselmann Salon
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...
Lockdown: One Year On: A report by eBay Australia
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,...
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COVIDSafe plan case study – what not to do
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...
Easter trading hours 2021
Restricted trading hours apply to some states and territories this Easter trading period, subject to business location, size, and classification. It...
Is your nbn™ plan holding your retail business back?
The nbn™ has provided Australian small businesses and start-ups with a wealth of opportunity. Yet it's important your internet infrastructure meets...
Giving back - charitable ideas that engage
Giving back has been a theme this year with many Aussies having a tough experience through bushfires and the pandemic. We share inspirational...
Have fun with gift wrapping and packaging ideas
As Christmas day draws closer many of your customers will be thinking about the finishing touches for their presents. We share some inspirational last...
Promote your Christmas and New Year trading hours
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand...
Follow the music - what’s on near you?
As Aussies get their shopping mojo back, music and entertainment offerings are an important way to elevate the festive vibe. Whether an upbeat Spotify...
Encourage customers to shop early, ship early!
E-commerce sales will rise this Christmas compared to previous years, and so far this November, Australia Post have delivered over 5.5 million more...
Santa pics the COVID-safe way
The family tradition of getting Santa photos isn’t immune to COVID restrictions. Santa hotlines, socially distanced photos and Santas wearing masks are...
Bring the buzz back to CBD shopping
CBDs have borne the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions with less people working and travelling to city centres. Many local governments and organisations...
Small and local? Get involved
Small businesses account for a third of Australia’s economic output, employing millions of Australians and paying the wages of almost half of...
Click and collect - best practice tips
In the Christmas trading period, speed is critical for customers doing last minute shopping and especially this year when the crowds in stores grow,...
Promote borderless giving - with gift cards
Gift cards are more important than ever this year - with normal Christmas travel and family gatherings impacted by Covid nationwide - offering...
Easy access – customer transport and parking options
Safe and convenient transportation for our staff and customers is vital this Christmas. Whether by public transport, owned vehicles, ride sharing or...
Tell customers you're COVID-Safe
We’re counting down to Christmas with our ‘12 Ways to Christmas’ tips - and the top of the list is to tell your customers that your business is...
The ARA 12 Ways To Christmas
As the countdown begins, we are proud to share our ‘12 Ways to Christmas 2020’ campaign, all about how our retail community is celebrating Christmas...
October round-up from the ATO
The October updates from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) covering everything from key resources to help manage your business during COVID-19, to...
Preventing psychological injury at work
October is National Work Safe month in Australia, an important time for all businesses to create safe working environments. This also extends to taking...
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