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Retailers wary of minimum wage, super boost impact on overheads
The increase will result in 4.25 per cent higher wages for staff of some businesses, effective 1 July.
Retailers raise concerns over Budget’s lack of support for small businesses
CPA research, reveals that Australian SMEs lag behind most APAC countries in terms of innovation and the use of new tec...
Knife laws in NSW, Queensland welcomed by retailers and malls alike
The legislation will make it illegal to sell knives to a child under the age of 18 with provisions for retailers selling...
ARA predicts $1 billion cash splash for Mother’s Day
Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent)...
March retail sales barely rise as Taylor Swift effect evaporates
The ARA said that merchants expect the decline in discretionary spending and cost of doing business pressure to persist ...
Taylor Swift’s concerts help boost February retail sales
The 600,000 Tayor Swift tour attendees boosted spending on clothing, merchandise, accessories and dining out.
ARA tips $18 billion splurge on DIY, travel and treats this Easter
Confectionary spending is anticipated to surge 23.5 per cent to $2.05 billion as 17.3 million Australians plan to purcha...
Greens’ pitch to force grocery divestments slammed by retailers
The Greens say the Bill would give Australian courts and competition regulators the power to smash the supermarket duopo...
ARA predicts $400 million boost to Easter spending
Cementing Easter as a family celebration, the 18-34 age group will spend the most on sweets, totalling $800 million thro...
ARA launches Harvard Scholarship with CEW for women leaders in retail
Despite women having more discretionary spending power, only 29 per cent hold board positions with Australian retailers,...