Good news for Gerry as report recommends more online GST
The Australian Government Productivity Commission issued a draft report today, providing "in-principle" support for the introduction of GST on imports below $1,000, but ultimately rejecting the measure as inefficient...for the time being.
Thu 04/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »FWA win doesn't prevent ARA and NRA going to war for the credit
In a special news report we look at the extraordinary claims and counterclaims between the two bodies charged with representing the retail industry. Pettiness, resentment and sabotage are all themes in this amazing story.
Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »'Raise minimum wages and staff cuts will follow' says ARA
Fair Work Australia is today coming under fire from the Australian Retailers Association for a ruling that will require an increase to the minimum wage of almost $20 a week.
Fri 03/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »The 18 Commandments: Retailers ask Government for "level playing field"
The Australian National Retailers Association is calling on the Federal Government to create a level playing field for retailers, according to a submission to the Productivity Commission.
Mon 30/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Rates rise and retail woes
About twenty minutes before the streets became still, offices emptied and all eyes turned to the race yesterday afternoon, the Reserved Bank of Australia (RBA) announced it would lift the official cash rate by 25 basis points, to 4.75 per cent.
Wed 03/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Gen Y nab retail bargains: retailer comments
Differences in spending habits demarcate the gap between generations and may provide retailers insight on how to target products to key demographics.
Wed 18/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Retail sales fall 0.7 per cent in December
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, retailers had it tough over Christmas with a 0.7 per cent decline in sales over December. This is compared to a 1.5 per cent growth for the November period.
Fri 05/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »65% of consumers leave Xmas shopping to last minute
According to a survey carried out by the Australian National Retailers Association, 64 per cent of Australians have admitted to not finishing their Christmas shopping. The retail body is warning retailers to be prepared for a busy week.
Tue 22/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Retail sales inch higher over October
According to the latest retail turnover figures from the ABS, sales for the month of October were up 0.3 per cent. Despite this, major retail bodies are warning retailers to prepare for the figure to drop, after three consecutive rate rises from the RBA.
Fri 04/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Third successive rate rise will hurt retailers
According to two of Australia's leading retail bodies, the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to rise the official interest rate for a third consecutive month will dramatically effect Christmas sales figures for retailers.
Thu 03/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Strong sales of gift cards expected this Christmas
According to the recent American Express Annual Christmas Survey, the most popular present this year may be the practical gift card. This poses a challenge for retailers, to see who will be able to drive the most consumers to their store.
Thu 19/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Will the latest rate rise hurt retailers in the lead up to Christmas?
Yesterday the Reserve bank decided to raise official interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to 3.5 per cent. Retail bodies are worried that this will stifle growth in the sector and damage consumer confidence.
Wed 04/11/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Labor denies Perth retailers extended trading hours
Despite strong support from the community, the WA Labor Party has denied Perth retailers the opportunity to extend their trading hours. Leading retail bodies have slammed the decision claiming it would have given consumers more choice and created new jobs
Thu 20/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Perth residents want extended trading hours
According to Labor surveys the majority of Perth residents are opposed to the possibility of extending weekday trading hours, but a leading retail body's latest findings are drastically different.
Mon 17/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Retail sector continues to lose jobs
According to the latest jobs data out of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the retail sector has been hit hard over the last three months, with 6,400 workers made redundant in the sector.
Fri 19/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Household goods outperform other sectors in latest retail figures
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, retail turnover grew in line with predictions of 0.3 per cent in April. Household goods in particular were the star performers.
Tue 02/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »ANRA pleased with Federal Budget, but wary of unemployment levels
The 2009-2010 Federal Budget was released yesterday and the Australian National Retailers Association is pleased with initiatives put forward, but is worried that rising unemployment levels may cancel out the boost for retailers.
Wed 13/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Consumers start spending again
According to two of the leading retail industry groups the ANRA and the ARA, Australian consumers are starting to regain their confidence in the economy and retailers are starting to see small improvements.
Fri 08/05/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailers in trouble after 2 per cent drop in February
According to retail trade figures issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Australian retail sector declined by 2 per cent in February, demonstrating the biggest decline since the introduction of the GST in July 2000.
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