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12 Ways to Christmas #6: 12 resources to help your business manage a successful eCommerce Christmas peak
October 22, 2021
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
12 Ways to Christmas #5: No Cookies for Christmas
October 13, 2021
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 will impact the data strategies for...
12 Ways to Christmas #4: Purposeful giving in challenging times
October 6, 2021
Christmas is fast approaching and retailers have the opportunity to bring customers, staff and the broader community on the journey of helping Australians who are doing it tough.
12 Ways to Christmas #3: Your guide to reopening for Christmas
September 30, 2021
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 our partners and a team of experts to bring...
12 Ways to Christmas #2: 2021 Christmas Campaign Tips
September 22, 2021
All around the country, retailers are currently putting the finishing touches on their Christmas campaigns – some will soon be welcoming customers back to their stores for the first time in months.
12 Ways to Christmas #1: Australians set to spend over $11 billion on gifts
September 16, 2021
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 puzzles and boardgames top the list of most...
Giving back - charitable ideas that engage
December 11, 2020
Giving back has been a theme this year with many Aussies having a tough experience through bushfires and the pandemic. We share inspirational charitable ideas that retailers are adding to their...
Have fun with gift wrapping and packaging ideas
December 10, 2020
As Christmas day draws closer many of your customers will be thinking about the finishing touches for their presents. We share some inspirational last minute gift wrapping and packaging ideas that...
Promote your Christmas and New Year trading hours
December 9, 2020
Many stores are required to alter their business-as-usual trading hours to accommodate for the upcoming public holidays. It is important to understand each state's rules and regulations depending...
Follow the music - what’s on near you?
December 8, 2020
As Aussies get their shopping mojo back, music and entertainment offerings are an important way to elevate the festive vibe. Whether an upbeat Spotify soundtrack or live carollers, we share some...
Encourage customers to shop early, ship early!
December 3, 2020
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 parcels compared to the same month last year.
Santa pics the COVID-safe way
December 2, 2020
The family tradition of getting Santa photos isn’t immune to COVID restrictions. Santa hotlines, socially distanced photos and Santas wearing masks are common practice this year to not only keep...
Bring the buzz back to CBD shopping
November 27, 2020
CBDs have borne the brunt of COVID-19 restrictions with less people working and travelling to city centres. Many local governments and organisations are getting behind CBD event strategies to...
Small and local? Get involved
November 25, 2020
Small businesses account for a third of Australia’s economic output, employing millions of Australians and paying the wages of almost half of Australia’s workforce. Our small and local businesses...
Click and collect - best practice tips
November 24, 2020
In the Christmas trading period, speed is critical for customers doing last minute shopping and especially this year when the crowds in stores grow, many customers will be looking for ways to...
Promote borderless giving - with gift cards
November 17, 2020
Gift cards are more important than ever this year - with normal Christmas travel and family gatherings impacted by Covid nationwide - offering customers a safe, easily accessible and hassle-free...
Easy access – customer transport and parking options
November 16, 2020
Safe and convenient transportation for our staff and customers is vital this Christmas. Whether by public transport, owned vehicles, ride sharing or taxi - we’ve compiled a list of the transport...
Tell customers you're COVID-Safe
November 12, 2020
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 COVID-safe.