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The complexity of the General Retail Industry Award is creating unnecessary challenges for small businesses, which make up the great majority of the retail sector. That’s according to the CEO of the Council of Small Business Associations Australia (COSBOA), Luke Achterstraat. COSBOA has joined a new collaboration with the Australian Retailers Association to push for sensible reforms - simplifying pay structures, increasing flexibility, and ensuring workers benefit too. With nearly 1,000 different classifications in the award, small business owners are struggling to navigate the system while juggling multiple roles. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has wreaked havoc across South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, but the worst has past and clear sky are on the horizon. That means the clean up will begin and so will the restocking of supermarket shelves, but how long will it take for shops to refill all their empty aisles. Fleur Brown from the Australian Retailers Association told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "The supermarkets in particular are absolutely working around the clock on solving the problem." "There's just some factors outside of their control that they can't force staff to come in when they may have transport safety issues or they may have their own property damage or childcare constraints, so that's another factor in all of this," Fleur Brown said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevena and Macca talk to Paul Zahra- Australian Retailers Association, Update of Australia's Current Retail Landscape.   The post Saturday 2nd November, 2024: Paul Zahra- Australian Retailers Association, Update of Australia's Current Retail Landscape appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Retail sales are very sluggish, but could get a boost from Halloween, Black Friday and Christmas spending in the coming months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Good character is essential because talent isn't enough to navigate through a messy time.”   This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. This Mini Chief episode features Zaklina Craig, Executive Director - People, Culture & Workplace of Business NSW. Her full episode is titled Optimising role design for peak performance, managing differences in confidence between men and women, and navigating the decision to fire someone. You can find the full audio and show notes here:

In this special episode of Retail Therapy, we're diving into the heart of peak season preparations with two expert voices in retail and technology. Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at the Australian Retailers Association, is joined by Kate Box, Director of Retail ANZ at Meta, to explore how retailers can leverage cutting-edge technology and insights to thrive during the 2024 holiday season. Tune in to hear about: Key findings from Meta's 2024 Holiday Insights Guide How AI is reshaping retail and boosting conversions Strategies for winning Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and late-season shoppers Using AI for impactful, short-form holiday content Practical tips for retailers starting their AI journey Access Meta's​ Holiday Insights report here. INDUSTRY REPORTS MENTIONED McKinsey Zero Customer Report https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/videos/the-emergence-of-the-zero-consumer Bain Technology Report 2024 https://www.bain.com/insights/topics/technology-report/ LINKS FOR PRACTICAL GUIDANCE MENTIONED Advantage Suite – AI driven Advertising https://www.facebook.com/business/ads/meta-advantage Creative Best Practice https://www.facebook.com/business/news/insights/how-ai-will-elevate-the-future-of-creativity CASE STUDIES REFERENCED https://www.facebook.com/business/success/the-coca-cola-company-middle-east Coke - 6 point recall - 19 point recall with Gen Z  https://www.facebook.com/business/success/2-asics Asics - 5-8 point lift in awareness / brand with partnership ads https://www.facebook.com/business/success/fendi-middle-east Fendi & Loro Piana  - 65% lower cost per purchase using Advantage Plus Shopping   

“You're a business leader first, and a HR professional second.”   In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Zaklina Craig of Business NSW, on optimising role design for peak performance, managing differences in confidence between men and women, and navigating the decision to fire someone.

Welcome to Episode 28 of OFFBounds! Join Paula Macaggi as she sits down with Nicole Sheffield, Managing Director of Wesfarmers OneDigital and President of the Australian Retailers Association in Singapore while we were visiting the NRF APAC event last month. In this insightful episode, we delve into Australia's retail landscape, Wesfarmers' diverse operations, including OneDigital which was founded in 2022 and brings together the Group's digital ventures like the OnePass membership program, the Catch marketplace, and the Group's data assets. OneDigital fuels the Group's digital and data-driven growth, aiming to make shopping across the Group's retail businesses smoother, more rewarding, and valuable for customers. The team is about 600 strong, all working to enhance your shopping experience. Connect with Us:

Chief Industry Affairs Officer for the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, joins Millsy and Karl to discuss the push to increase wages for 18-20-year-olds. Millsy and Karl discuss their first jobs and pay rates in light of the proposed changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, Paul Zahra, spoke on the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter is considered a marquee event for retail - and with $18b being spent on food, DIY and travel, it's easy to see why.Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at the Australian Retailers Association, talks to Michael Thompson about the impact of the cost of living crisis on Easter spending, and what we're spending our money on.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Pantelis speaks with Paul Zahra, CEO, Australian Retailers Association about the ports dispute and what it means for retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, Paul Zahra, says Aussies are looking to save a dollar wherever they can, and retailers are running more promotions than you'd usually see at this time of year to try and lure shoppers to spend their hard earned cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coles and Woolworths are witnessing a surge in theft, which is being put down to the cost of living crisis. Despite this, the two big supermarkets are raking in profits and facing an inquiry into alleged price gouging. In this episode of The Briefing, Bension Siebert asks Fleur Brown from the Australian Retailers Association whether this spike in theft could be shoppers trying to get revenge against Coles and Woolies.   Headlines: Essential poll finds 57% of Aussies are financially struggling  COP28 draft resolution drops historic deal to “phase out” fossil fuels   Donald Trump says he will not take the stand in his fraud case  Golden Globes nominations have been announced   Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 6 of the ARA's Retail Therapy podcast is gearing up for an early 2024 launch! Join host, ARA CEO Paul Zahra, as we dive into the crucial conversation on diversity, equality, and inclusion led by the Australian Retailers Association. This season, Retail Therapy is going deep into the realm of DE&I in the retail landscape. It's not merely a buzzword; it's a driving force fuelling innovation and change in the industry. Expect engaging discussions with pioneers and leaders in every facet of DE&I. Their diverse stories and insights promise an eye-opening journey into this vital topic. Stay tuned for a stellar lineup of guests, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the table. Don't miss out on these insightful conversations! Follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to be part of these great discussions. Get a sneak peek in our trailer - now live.  ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia's peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.

Dannii and Macca are joined live in the studio by Paul Zahra- Australian Retailers Association, as we approach Christmas what is in store for retailers and consumers, how will recent... LEARN MORE The post Saturday 18th, November, 2023, Paul Zahra- Australian Retailers Association appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #211 Broadcast date: 31st October 2023 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Paul Zahra, Chief Executive Officer at Australian Retailers Association EP#211 ~ The Australian Retailers Association is celebrating 120 years - what makes a successful association last? With Paul Zahra, CEO ARA Today we welcome Paul Zahra, the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association. It is their 120 year anniversary so we are going to talk about how they represent their 50,000 retail shopfronts throughout Australia. what makes a successful association last? As a national body, how do you balance the policy work across so many different government agencies? And importantly, what do you think will be the focus of small business policy in the next 12 months? PEOPLE - ARA has been around for 120 years now – what makes a successful association last, through the trials and tribulations of government policy and advocacy work?  As a national body, how do you balance the policy work you do across so many different government bodies (local, state, federal) POLICY - What are the key areas of policy that the ARA focusing on at the moment? Are there some issues that occupy much more of your time and are more complex and how do you determine as the CEO where the focus areas are at any one time? What do you think will be the focus of small business policy in the next 12 months? PURPOSE - Tell us a little bit about how you personally moved into the world of advocacy and why you're so passionate about looking after small business retailers? Paul Zahra is a leading figure of Australian retail having worked in the industry for 40 years including in senior executive and non-executive roles and as a company advisor.  He has previously held senior leadership positions at Target, Officeworks and at David Jones where he was the CEO and Managing Director. Paul leads the team at the Australian Retailers Association – Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $400 billion sector that employs one in ten Australians. To find out more go to: https://www.retail.org.au

Paul Zahra, CEO, Australian Retailers Association speaks with Matthew Pantelis about retail crime on the way up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Macca, Paul and Isaac talk to Paul Zahra, Australian Retailers Association in regards to state of retail sales, and an update on the  interest rate pause. The post Saturday 5th, August, 2023: Paul Zahra, Australian Retailers Association appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Chief industry affairs officer at the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, says retail workers have endured "three plus years of relentless customer aggression".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Paul Zahra, the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association. Paul is a leading figure of Australian retail having worked in the industry for 40 years including in senior executive and non-executive roles and as a company advisor. Paul has previously held senior leadership positions at Target, Officeworks and at David Jones where he was the CEO and Managing Director. Paul leads the team at the Australian Retailers Association – Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $400 billion sector that employs one in ten Australians. During our dynamic chat, Paul Shared: His assessment of the health of Australian Retail Strategies we can embrace to embark on the future of retail Noteworthy shifts and trends, such as sustainability, Ai, Innovation and technology Marketplace Intelligence Insights The enormous benefits of becoming an ARA member You can find the ARA at: ARA  Homepage | Australian Retailers Association ARA  Instagram READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Industry Affairs Officer at the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, said some small businesses are "languishing pretty badly behind" but claimed the data is not surprising.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail sales rose 0.7% in May as retailers brought forward sales and lifted promotional activity. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Zahra from the Australian Retailers Association to find out more, including what kind of products offer the best value right now for those with money to spend; plus hear from George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd for a wrap of the sharemarket action; while Charlie Page speaks with Erin Devlin from the Recruitment, Consultant and Staffing Association who reveals just how in demand people are with AI development skills.

Retail sales rose 0.7% in May as retailers brought forward sales and lifted promotional activity. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Paul Zahra from the Australian Retailers Association to find out more, including what kind of products offer the best value right now for those with money to spend; plus hear from George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management Ltd for a wrap of the sharemarket action; while Charlie Page speaks with Erin Devlin from the Recruitment, Consultant and Staffing Association who reveals just how in demand people are with AI development skills.

In this episode of Retail Therapy, we welcome Nicole Sheffield, Managing Director at Wesfarmers OneDigital and the first female president of the Australian Retailers Association to the studio. Nicole shares insights into her career trajectory, leadership inspirations, challenges in closing the gender equality gap, the importance of data and technology in retail, advice for aspiring executives, and predictions for the industry's future. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in navigating the rapidly changing retail landscape or has their sights set on leadership.  ARA CEO Paul Zahra and Nicole discuss:  Nicole's journey to Wesfarmers OneDigital Breaking barriers and inspiring future leaders Embracing data and technology in retail  Advice for aspiring female leaders and key focus areas Tracking ROI in the digital environment Assessing what's hype versus critical Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html  ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, representing a $400bn sector that employs 1.3 million Australians. Learn more: retail.org.au Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Tom Ferrier, Founder of Greener - a service and an app to help retailers and consumers measure and reduce their environmental impact - and power the green economy. Tom is helping retailers reduce and offset their emissions - while attracting like-minded customers who are interested in sustainability - almost an informal loyalty program. And for customers, he is helping them know what the heck an actual carbon tonne is - and whether that is good is bad. Hint: the average Australian is responsible for 15 tonnes - the goal, according to Tom, should be two. Tom and the Greener team already have brands on board including Koala, T2, Afends, Microsoft, Brewdog, Modibodi, and Bared, they have raised over $4m from investors such as NAB and recently partnered with the Australian Retailers Association - it's a great start. Links from the episode:Tom Ferrier from Greener: The Carbon Price Tag | #278Questions answered in the podcast:What is the weirdest thing you've ever bought online? Who is your favourite retailer? Which retail fad do you wish was history?Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into? Finish this sentence. The future of retail is… This episode was brought to you by…esuiteAbout your co-host: Tom Ferrier from GreenerA couple of years ago I read a quote saying "the biggest risk in life, is not to take a risk at all". This changed my life. It urged me to hang up the suit and tie to create Greener. A solution that brings people and brands together, to help end climate change. Our world first approach saw us awarded #1 clean-tech start-up in Australia, and now we're now building a new economy, a Green Economy - one where every dollar spent is carbon neutral.You can contact Tom at LinkedInAbout your host: Nathan Bush from esuiteNathan Bush is a digital strategist, Co-founder of eCommerce talent agency, eSuite and host of the Add to Cart podcast. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia's Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.Please contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Tom Ferrier, Founder of Greener - a service and an app to help retailers and consumers measure and reduce their environmental impact - and power the green economy. Tom will explain it in this episode but he is helping retailers reduce and offset their emissions - while attracting like-minded customers who are interested in sustainability - almost an informal loyalty program. And for customers, he is helping them know what the heck an actual carbon tonne is - and whether that is good is bad. Hint: the average Australian is responsible for 15 tonnes - the goal, according to Tom, should be two. Tom and the Greener team already have brands on board including Koala, T2, Afends, Microsoft, Brewdog, Modibodi, and Bared, they have raised over $4m from investors such as NAB and recently partnered with the Australian Retailers Association - it's a great start. Today, Tom shares the Greener mission and exactly how it works for both retailers and consumers. He shares the steps that retailers can take to have the biggest impact of reducing their environmental impact, and he shares how it took one person to interrupt him over a glass of red to totally change the course of his life. Links from the episode:Shopify Plus (sponsored)Packleo (sponsored)Questions answered:What inspired you to go all in on Greener? How does Greener work from a customer perspective? What should an individual's carbon emissions be to end climate change?This episode was brought to you by… Shopify PlusPackleoAbout your co-host: Tom Ferrier from GreenerA couple of years ago I read a quote saying "the biggest risk in life, is not to take a risk at all". This changed my life. It urged me to hang up the suit and tie to create Greener. A solution that brings people and brands together, to help end climate change. Our world first approach saw us awarded #1 clean-tech start-up in Australia, and now we're now building a new economy, a Green Economy - one where every dollar spent is carbon neutral.You can contact Tom at LinkedInPlease contact us if you: Want to come on board as an Add To Cart sponsor Are interested in joining Add To Cart as a co-host Have any feedback or suggestions on how to make Add To Cart betterEmail hello@addtocart.com.au We look forward to hearing from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 4 of Retail Therapy, brought to you by American Express.   The ARA is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, representing a $400 billion sector that employs 1.3 million Australians... the largest private sector employer in the country.  This season we will be focusing on tech and innovation within the retail industry.  We will be talking to retailers who are utilising new and transformative technologies to support their business, as well as deep dive into the stories of start-ups who are taking the lead on retail innovation.   We'll also hear from Government and representative bodies who will outline the support available for those looking to innovate.   We've got a great line-up of guests... all passionate and experienced innovators we're sure you'll love.    For more information about the Australian Retailers Association, head to our website retail.org.au.   Thanks for listening, and we can't wait to share Season Four with you.   Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html  ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, representing a $400bn sector that employs 1.3 million Australians. Learn more: retail.org.au Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

In this bulletin: A summer heatwave to peak across many parts of Australia; The Australian Retailers Association projects a record Boxing Day shopping spree as consumers hunt for bargains; and in sport, the English Premier League returned with a bang after a six week break.

West Australians are predicted to spend $2.6 billion during the post-Christmas sales which kick off today. Australian Retailers Association chief industry affairs officer Fleur Brown told 6PR Breakfast  people are expected to spend big in preparation for 2023 price increases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite soaring mortgage rates and economic concerns taking hold in Australia, consumers are expected to spend money at the Boxing Day sales. According to the Australian Retailers Association, Australian shoppers are expected to spend the most on Boxing Day. Speculation predicts that Australians will spend over $3 billion dollars in these sale. This will equal $23 billion spent during this Christmas season across Australian households, which is up by 8 percent from 2021. Clothing and electronics are expected to be the top sellers among consumers. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says that Australian shoppers are looking to treat themselves after three years of rising costs, economic uncertainty, and natural disasters.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warren Moore checks in with Paul Zahra, CEO Australian Retailers Association, to see how they have been travelling with current inflation figures and staff shortages heading into the Christmas season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians spent around $7 billion across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday week, but do we really have that much to spend?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Retailers Association's CEO Paul Zahra on Christmas spending predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX rebounded from Monday's losses to close Tuesday's session up 0.59% at a fresh 5-month high, with the gains largely driven by investors piling into the energy sector today amid the rising price of commodities.Coal stocks rallied today as the price of the commodity surges 2.2% to US$351/tonne. Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) jumped more than 7.5%, New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) rallied over 7% and Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) added more than 6%. Coal mining stocks also rallied after Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) warned the coal exit could be delayed globally.As we head into the Black Friday sales, Australian Retailers Association and Roy Morgan are forecasting sales will reach a record $6.2bn over the four-day period from Friday to Monday, with most Aussies in the survey saying they will spend the same or more than last year despite rising interest rates.Star Entertainment shares fell almost 2% today after the company released a trading update at its AGM outlining revenues have fallen 11% in Sydney from July to November 2022, giving an idea of the impact competitor Crown's new Barangaroo casino has on Star's performance in NSW.The winning stocks today were led by Virgin Money UK (ASX:VUK) climbing more than 10% after releasing full year results including a 43% increase in statutory profit before tax and an interest margin of 1.85%. Whitehaven Coal (ASX:WHC) soared almost 8% today and New Hope Corporation (ASX:NHC) also added more than 7% today.And the stocks that weighed on the market today were Block Inc (ASX:SQ2) tumbling 3.22%, De Grey Mining (ASX:DEG) closing down 2.34% and Inghams (ASX:ING) shedding 2.15%.The most traded stocks by Bell Direct clients were Fortescue Metals Group, Appen and Lake Resources.Taking a look at commodities, crude oil is trading flat at US$80.05/barrel, natural gas is down 3.2%, gold is up 0.3% at US$1743/ounce and iron ore is down just over 2% at US$97.50/tonne.The Aussie dollar has slightly strengthened today to buy 66.08 US cents, 55.95 British Pence, 93.78 Japanese Yen and 1 New Zealand dollar and 8 cents.RBA governor Philip Lowe will address the Annual Ceda dinner tonight and is poised to talk about price stability, the supply side and prosperity.

Season's Greetings!   We're pleased to welcome Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at the Australian Retailers Association, to the Retail Therapy podcast this week.    The holidays are fast approaching and retailers are in preparation mode for the Christmas shopping rush. There's lots of challenges facing our industry in terms of supply chain and staff shortages, but plenty to be optimistic about from a sales point of view.    At the ARA, we're fortunate to have an incredible network of strategic partners and that's allowed us to produce the most comprehensive Christmas insights in our history. We explore these insights, plus more, in this first episode of the Christmas Special Series for 2022.    This episode explores:  Consumer spending forecasts from Roy Morgan The impact of rising inflation and interest rates Black Friday - are consumers shopping earlier? Staff shortages in the retail sector, as well as supporting industries Businesses that sell online can send smarter and save time and money with Australia Post's MyPost Business. Learn more: https://auspost.com.au/business/shipping/mypost-business?cid=web:4036366:bus:ap_-_mypost_business:LK20221031012 

Macca and Todd are joined live in the studio CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, Paul Zahra on everything you need to know about retail, Christmas shopping and so much... LEARN MORE The post Saturday Magazine 15/10/2022 Paul Zahra CEO Australian Retailers Association appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Luke and Paul Zahra the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, discuss our current labour  and skill shortage and what he believes will assist in fixing that...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Bartlett spoke with Fleur Brown from Australian Retailers Association on 6PR Mornings about the best gifts for father's day. Press PLAY to hear Liam's top picks for your dad this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian teenagers as young as 13 should be used to fill massive labour shortages, according to a retail industry body. At the moment, different states have different rules about what age is appropriate to be in paid work. But the Australian Retailers Association says a nationwide agreement could unlock access to young keen workers and plug massive staffing gaps. Fleur Brown is the Australian Retailers Association Chief Industry Affairs Officer. She talks to Lisa Owen.  

A suggestion has come that having 13 to 15 year olds help address staff shortages is actually a good idea. The Australian Retailers Association is floating the idea to address staff shortages in retail and hospitality. New Zealand's in a similar situation, with no employment age limit here. AUT human resources expert Jarrod Haar told Mike Hosking there are lots of good things that teens can learn from it. He says teens would be taught a work ethic, alongside earning money and paying taxes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions over whether employers would be willing to hire 13 to 15 year olds. The Australian Retailers Association is floating an idea to address ongoing staff shortages in hospitality and retail by bringing in teenagers. However, there is no minimum wage for under 16s and leaving under 14s alone being illegal. AUT human resources expert Jarrod Haar says convincing employers is possible, but it won't be easy. He says there are lots of 15 and 16 year olds who might want some work, and it might benefit employers to have extra help on standby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a push for children as young as 13 to be allowed to work to help address staff shortages across Australia. Australian Retailers Association chief Paul Zahra told 3AW the current laws were inconsistent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't know about you, but I don't know many competent 13 year olds. Sure, there are some kids that are mature for their age, but the majority are exactly what you'd expect a 13 year old to be. Mostly useless. And I say that with love. So you know the national skills shortage is getting dire when the peak body for retail in this country thinks the solution is filling shops with 13 year old workers. The Australian Retailers Association has released a submission to the federal government calling for businesses to be able to tap into willing school-age workers. I'm glad they added the willing caveat, because the alternative would sound a lot like slavery. Inconsistency in minimum age regulations across the country should be addressed on a national basis says the ARA. And their ideal model would allow kids as young as 13 to enter the work force. What about school, you say? Well, the ARA does state that there'd have to be some rules in place to prevent this cohort from working during school hours. So why is this something we should consider? That's pretty obvious… The ARA reckons there are 40 thousand job vacancies in the retail sector right now. And there's currently no viable plan for filling them. So is hiring 13 year olds the answer? Barnaby Joyce certainly thinks so… because it'll teach those young uns about the value of hard work… dang it. Thanks, Barnaby. Well, if it is the answer, there better be some pretty amazing protections for these children. Because we know how young workers can be exploited in the workplace. And that exploitation can come in many different forms. And how well do you think a kid as young as 13 would go at protecting themselves from a dodgy employer, or reporting one. If you said not very well at all, I reckon you're probably in the ball park. But I guess things are so desperate in the jobs market right now… that no strategy can just be dismissed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suggestion has come that having 13 to 15 year olds help address staff shortages is actually a good idea. The Australian Retailers Association is floating the idea to address staff shortages in retail and hospitality. New Zealand's in a similar situation, with no employment age limit here. AUT human resources expert Jarrod Haar told Mike Hosking there are lots of good things that teens can learn from it. He says teens would be taught a work ethic, alongside earning money and paying taxes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With labour shortages keeping businesses unhappy, a fight over migration numbers is expected at the Jobs Summit. Plus, we could be headed back to Covid mandates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail sales hit a record $33.9bn in April despite the first rate rise in more than a decade, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Fleur Brownfrom the Australian Retailers Association for more, plus nabtrade's Gemma Dale on the state of the markets.

Retail sales hit a record $33.9bn in April despite the first rate rise in more than a decade, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Fleur Brownfrom the Australian Retailers Association for more, plus nabtrade's Gemma Dale on the state of the markets.

Retail figures were strong in the last quarter, with record sales seeing the sector grow 1.6%, and expected to stay strong through 2022 despite rising interest rates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a pre-budget announcement today, the state government will invest $25 million over three years to grow agricultural research and development in WA. A team approach will be taken to this research with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, universities and research bodies coming together, under what will be known as the Western Australian Agricultural Collaboration. A farm lobby group from New South Wales says the only one benefitting from the higher prices you're paying for groceries is the supermarket. The NSW Farmers Association says the higher prices are not being passed onto farmers and accuses the supermarkets of price gouging, something the Australian Retailers Association completely rejects.

Rule easing around casual contact isolation in NSW and VIC has business leaders crying out for other states to follow to help solve worker shortages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian retailers are rejoicing as families spend up in a big way for Easter. The Australian Retailers Association expects sales to soar as Australian families get together and celebrate with food and gifts.  - イースターで家庭の財布の紐が大幅に緩み、オーストラリアの小売業界は大喜びしています。オーストラリア小売業者協会では、オーストラリアの家庭が集まって、フードとギフトでお祝いするので、売上が急上昇するのを期待しています。

CEO of the Australian Retailers Association, Paul Zahra, says it'll significantly ease the pressure on retailers who've been left short-staffed due to isolation requirements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Zahara CEO of Australian Retailers Association knows Retail. In this interview he shares his insights with us about what he thinks reactions will be to the Covid Mandates, what it doesn't mean for Retailers & also Why Global sales events like the Black Friday Sales & Cyber Monday Sales have become over $8 Billion dollar events in Australia this year. We asked Paul what his top tip for Retailers for 2022 is & the Answer will genuinely bring a smile to your face, especially if you've done it tough in Retail during the past 2 years of Covid. Recoreded L.i.V.E at the 101FM studios in Logan Central for the Business 101 Show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-101-show/message

A must listen for All Business owners. Senator Amanda Stoker shares her frustrations as a Federal Govt Senator over the Qld Govt's choices around Border Closures & Quarantine. Paul Zahara - CEO of Australian Retailers Association shares his views on the Qld Govt Mandate, what retailers should do for success in 2021 & answers "Should landlords decrease rent given the digital trade has doubled in the last 12 months". 2 Fantastic Hot Seat interviews this week. Broadcast L.I.V.E on 101fm the Business 101 Show is on weekly Monday nights at 6pm. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/business-101-show/message

In this episode of Ready to Retail, we are joined by Paul Zahra the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association. ‘The Australian Retailers Association is Australia's largest and oldest retail association and represent over 1.2 million people and a $360billion sector. Their mission is to ensure retail success by informing, protecting, advocating, educating, and saving money for members'. The ARA provides opportunities to engage, learn and network with industry peers through events, workshops, courses, and webinars. And as part of the Licensed Post Office network, you are automatically provided a membership courtesy of Australia Post!We had the opportunity to talk with Paul about the state of retail, consumer habits and where that's all heading, some key actions we can take to prepare for this next part of the retail year, the part the ARA plays in retail and what support they offer to our network.We talk through all of this and more in this episode, and if you would like to more information on the Australian Retailers Association and what they do, you can click HERE or follow the below:The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) membership protects retailers from the day to day risks of running a retail business by ensuring retailers such as Licensed Post Offices have all the necessary tools and frameworks for successful operations. Australia Post provides complimentary ARA membership to all licensees. As a licensee, there's no need to be in the dark about employment relations (ER), wage rates, dismissals, tenancy issues, and more.If you require additional information, please call the ARA on 1300 368 041 or e-mail membership@retail.org.auAs part of your membership you will receive:• Employment Relations support including unlimited telephone advice; employment enquiries such as redundancy and wage rates and invitations to seminars and industry events• Access to a no obligation consultation in relation to any issue with your retail lease and the Lessee/ Landlord relationship.Support is provided by Lease1. Consultations can be booked directly through www.lease1.com.au or by contacting a Member Services officer at the ARA.Opt-in now to gain access to the ER portal and to receive email communications from ARA.Go to POP | Knowledge Hub | LPO | Benefits Plus Program, download and fill in the form and fax to (03) 8379 3800Visit POP: Benefits Plus - ARA membership inclusionsAccess to the ERMS portal: HR support for LPO'sAs always, if you have any comments, questions, suggestions or queries, please feel free to contact our team by emailing them on: retailacademy@auspost.com.au

Steve Price speaks to the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association about the decision for Victoria to only reopen retail once 80 percent of the population has been vaccinated as well as the need for clearer guidelines of how vaccine passports will work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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বর্তমান লকডাউনের সময়টিতে পরিচ্ছন্নতা-কর্মীরা আগের যে-কোনো সময়ের চেয়ে বেশি ব্যস্ত হয়ে পড়েছেন। করোনাভাইরাস-সংক্রমিত স্থানগুলো তারা জীবাণুমুক্ত করছেন।

On today's show Peter Switzer and Paul Rickard are joined by Russell Zimmerman from Australian Retailers Association, John Lees, former Sales & Marketing Director of Schwarzkopf Australia and finally, Steve Hui, founder and Chief Executive at iflyflat.

Speaking on “The Changing Face of Retail”. Since 1980, Russell Zimmerman has owned and operated the Spark's Shoes retail chain with his wife Marion. Spark's Shoes is a 75-year-old family business specialising in the fitting of children's footwear. Russell became a Councillor of the Australian Retailers Association, New South Wales Division in 1995. He held the position of President of the NSW State Division from 2001-03. From 1997 he held the position of state delegate to the Australian Retailers Association National Council. He served as President of the Australian Retailers Association National Council from 2003-04. These positions are held in an honorary capacity. As National President of the Australian Retailers Association he represented Australian retail at the Federation of Asian Retailers Association in New Zealand, Beijing and Australia. Being involved in a small business Russell brings a closer perspective of day to day issues as he has been in close contact with staff and customers as well as dealt with the managerial issues of operating and financing a Small Medium Enterprise. In 2005, Russell became the Chair the Australian Merchants Payment Forum. The Australian Merchants Payment Forum represents merchants in Australia by liaising with the Reserve Bank of Australia, card schemes and other interested parties on all card payment issues. Due to Russell running his own retail outlets Russell has an overall view of all types of card payment transactions and issues that confront retailers irrespective of size of the merchant from the front of store to the back room workings. Russell is an active member of the Rotary Club of Beecroft and has held various positions on its board. Russell was honoured with the award of a Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Beecroft in 1990 for service to the community. Russell is a devoted family man, married to Marion. They have a son and a married daughter, and three granddaughters. Russell was appointed as Executive Director of the ARA on 7 July 2009, in 2009 the Ara had 1,800 members the association has grown under Russell's leadership and now has some 7,500 members ranging from Australia's largest retailers to single store Mum & Dad retailers.