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ARA disappointed, concerned with continued Melbourne retail shutdown
Lack of guidelines for a potential reopening could lead to "hazardous" Christmas period.

ACCC rules retailers can collectively bargain for rent relief
ACCC grants NRA and ARA members the ability to share information for rent negotiations.

Retail appointments
ARA names new CEO; Best Buy chairman steps down; Pandora resructure sees APAC boss depart.

ARA calls for 24 hour supermarket deliveries to keep shelves stocked
Australian retailers are calling on state governments to temporarily lift curfews on supermarket deliveries.

Aussies to spend $54,000 a minute online this Christmas: NRA
Total online spend set to reach $3.6 billion this year, says NRA.

“New phase for the retail industry”: Major changes at the ARA
Russell Zimmerman to depart, as major retailers join industry association.

Making Christmas Eve a public holiday too costly, industry groups say
Proposal in Queensland highlights need for uniform approach to public holidays.

Vodafone named ‘national retailer of the year’
Petstock, Coles, Bakers Delight among those recognised at industry awards.

Discounts expected to drive $18.3b in post-Christmas sales
Retailers to slash prices in bid to achieve yearly sales targets.

Gift card expiry dates to extend in late 2019
Retailers have 12 months to comply with new expiry dates.

Casual workers receive pay raise ahead of busy Christmas period
The same penalty rates will soon apply to all workers.

Are you a leader in the 2018 Retail Realm?
With 13 awards up for grabs the ARA encourage retailers of all sizes to submit an entry to the 2018 eftpos ARA Australia...

“Meek growth” in May
Latest ABS figures show 'weaker lead-in to winter', says the ARA.

ARA to work on low value GST compliance
The ARA says the GST changes will create a fairer tax system and put local retailers on a level playing field.

Employer groups slam ACTU over wages claims
Unions say $50 increase would create tens of thousands of jobs.

City Beach overhauls gift card program
Legislative change an opportunity to make a strong statement, fashion chain says.

7-Eleven welcomes franchising inquiry
Convenience chain advocates for changes to franchising code.

Enquiries received for Moss River
Interest received for collapsed homewares brand 24 hours after administration announcement.

NSW Boxing Day trade to continue
State government moves to legislate trading hours following successful trial.