Shop Small, Shop Local The ARA has partnered with American Express to support Australian small businesses. Their latest campaign, Shop Small, urges...
Australian retailers can look forward to a sales frenzy over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period, with a record $5.4 billion predicted to...
As CBDs across the country ignite with the festive spirit, some also coming back to life post-lockdowns, we can expect more people to be driving into...
Christmas is literally coming early this year! The festive season is always important for retailers – and this year, after on-again, off-again...
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand...
This week, we reveal the expected Christmas retail sales results in partnership with Roy Morgan.
Shopping online has become a necessity for millions of people around the country – over 9.2 million Aussie households in the last 12 months to be exact1
As retailers transition from pandemic to post-pandemic, we are seeing changes in the online world regarding the phase out of third-party cookies which...
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers have the opportunity to bring customers, staff and the broader community on the journey of helping...
The ARA is pleased to share our annual '12 Ways to Christmas' campaign, to help members plan for the busy seasonal shopping period. We’re working with...
All around the country, retailers are currently putting the finishing touches on their Christmas campaigns – some will soon be welcoming...
Australians are set to spend over $11 billion on Christmas presents this year, with a significant proportion to come from online sales, as toys, jigsaw...
Giving back has been a theme this year with many Aussies having a tough experience through bushfires and the pandemic. We share inspirational...
As Christmas day draws closer many of your customers will be thinking about the finishing touches for their presents. We share some inspirational last...
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand...
As Aussies get their shopping mojo back, music and entertainment offerings are an important way to elevate the festive vibe. Whether an upbeat Spotify...
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...
The family tradition of getting Santa photos isn’t immune to COVID restrictions. Santa hotlines, socially distanced photos and Santas wearing masks are...
CBDs have borne the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions with less people working and travelling to city centres. Many local governments and organisations...
Small businesses account for a third of Australia’s economic output, employing millions of Australians and paying the wages of almost half of...