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

Penalty rates decision to be overturned?
Chaos in Federal Parliament in the wake of the dual citizenship saga has opened the door to legislation that would overt...

ARA: Christmas spend to top $50 billion
Retail association and Roy Morgan provide positive annual prediction for retailers.

ARA Australian Retail Awards winners
Supermarket operator named 2016 eftpos Retailer of the Year at today’s 2016 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards.

Cautious budget kicks off election campaign
Opinion: Coalition still spooked by Joe Hockey’s 2014 budget.

Netflix tax necessary says ARA
Federal treasurer moves to impose GST on digital products bought overseas.

Shoppers splurge on Boxing Day
Boxing Day sales results predicted to exceed retailers' expectations.

Retail spending rises in August
Retail spending rises in August, with upward trend predicted to continue.

New ministry urged to implement reforms
New cabinet urged to introduce effects test and zero value import threshold.

Retailers welcome holiday trading extensions
Holiday trading restrictions eased for retailers in WA.

ARA urges support of LVIT removal
Retail group pushes extension of GST to international online purchases ahead of state treasurers meeting.

Retailers react to new public holidays
Victorian retailers hardest hit by new public holidays, says ARA.

Retail sales continue solid rise in June
Retail sales rise year on year in June as debate intensifies on penalty rates.

Leaders Summit Breakfast nears
Australian retail heavyweights to discuss state of the industry.

Last chance for ARA Retail Awards tickets
Two weeks remain until ARA Australian Retail Awards breakfast.

Minimum wage increase to hurt retailers
Independent retailers to be hardest hit by Fair Work Commission’s decision to lift minimum wages.

RBA cuts cash rate to historic low
Retail bodies say rate cut will build consumer confidence but alone is not enough to stimulate business growth.

Spending holds strong
Spending rises year on year in December but falls short of industry expectations.