Category: Australian Retailers Association

Retail Industry: Labor Shortage Not Improving, Australia Needs Immigration

Labour shortages in Australia have worsened over the past three months, with many businesses in the retail industry saying it’s much harder for them to hire new staff, according to a new survey. An online poll by the Australian Retail Association (ARA) showed that none of the retailers surveyed said labour shortages had eased, with…


2022 Easter to Bring Sales Boon to Australian Retailers

A new survey has predicted that Australians will spend around $7.1 billion (US$5.26 billion) this Easter, providing a much-needed revenue injection for retailers across the country. According to the joint research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and pollster Roy Morgan, 73 percent of Australians are expected to spend $1.5 billion on seafood, hot-cross buns,…