Australian Retailers' Association latest news

2013/05/24 10:05

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Retailer bid to cut 'horrific' costsUpdated: 19:27, Friday May 24, 2013 The federal government needs to restore consumer confidence by securing jobs and ensuring less red tape, says Australia's peak...

2013/05/24 10:05

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2013/05/16 21:26

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Shoppers threaten boycott of retailers who avoid ...

Some of Australia's biggest retailers are facing threats of a consumer boycott after failing to sign an international agreement to improve fire safety and working conditions in Bangladesh, following...

2013/05/15 22:59

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Budget 2013: Baby bonus cut tipped to bring mini ...

DOCTORS are warning of a rush by couples to get pregnant ahead of the scrapping of the $5000 baby bonus. Obstetricians also fear mums could move forward scheduled caesareans to beat the axing of the...

Read more at The Courier Mail, News.com.au, Adelaide Now

2013/05/14 07:05

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Coalition says workers should be 'happy'

Coalition says workers should be 'happy'Updated: 17:00, Tuesday May 14, 2013 The federal coalition insists workers must be better off, or at least 'happy', with new arrangements under its proposed...

2013/05/12 02:20

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Dollar's slide expected to be slow and steady

... best is over for the Aussie dollar": Shane Oliver. Photo: Jim Rice Be quick to book that overseas holiday: the Australian dollar is forecast to start a slow but steady decline after years of...

2013/05/07 07:05

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RBA cut gives economy breathing room

RBA cut gives economy breathing roomUpdated: 16:27, Tuesday May 7, 2013 Business groups have applauded the decision by the central bank to cut the official interest rates to a new low. The...

2013/05/07 05:34

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RBA cut gives economy breathing room

BUSINESS groups have applauded the decision by the central bank to cut the official interest rates to a new low. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the move by the Reserve Bank of...

Read more at The Mercury

2013/05/06 11:05

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Oppn warns not to be fooled on the budgetOppn

Oppn warns not to be fooled on the budgetOppnUpdated: 20:26, Monday May 6, 2013 Victorians should not be fooled into trusting the government after more than $1 billion in pre-budget spending...

2013/05/06 08:05

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Business believes rate cut now justified

BUSINESS groups say another interest rate reduction is justified in the current poor trading environment, which is being hampered by worries about potential budget cuts. New data shows that while...

Read more at Perth Now, Daily Telegraph, Adelaide Now

2013/05/06 01:34

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How to haggle for a big-ticket bargain

FRUGAL Australians are getting better at saving cash by using bargaining skills to shop around and score the best price on big-ticket items. Negotiating to drive a good deal is becoming more common...

2013/05/05 22:29

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Rates to hit new lows

THE official cash rate is expected to drop to unprecedented lows later this year. But economists are confident it will not come tomorrow. Despite the futures markets currently pricing only a 55 per...

Read more at Weekly Times, Daily Telegraph

2013/04/30 17:55

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Push to wind back penalty rates

Retailers and hospitality employers are planning a post-election push for a relaxation of penalty rates after Opposition Leader Tony Abbott signalled potential support for such cases in the workplace...

2013/04/28 09:27

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NSW govt says Sydney traffic worsens

NSW govt says Sydney traffic worsensUpdated: 18:36, Sunday April 28, 2013 The NSW government's intention to enforce clearways to combat Sydney's weekend traffic woes has drawn mixed reviews. The...

2013/04/27 20:08

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Australian review urged after factory collapse

Australian clothing brands are being urged to review their manufacturing processes after a garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed. Enticed by lower costs and bigger profit margins, many Australian...

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