Date: May 12, 2015 The National Retail Association tonight welcomed a range of measures in the Federal Budget that will prompt an instant spending spree and give businesses a much needed confidence boost. NRA Chief Executive Trevor Evans predicted the instant write-off of business purchases up to $20,000 would spur an instant jump in spending, […]
February trade results continue the good news for retailers
Date: April 7, 2015 Retail chief available to comment on trade figures and interest rates The surprise interest rate cut in February has had a positive impact on retail trade, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics today reporting growth of 0.7 per cent for the month, in seasonally adjusted terms. NRA Chief Executive Trevor Evans […]
Extended shopping hours a win for Perth retailers
Date: March 19, 2015 The National Retail Association (NRA) today welcomed the State Government’s decision to allow Perth retailers to open their doors for a full day’s trade on both Easter Monday and the substituted ANZAC Day public holiday. Due to ANZAC Day this year falling on a Saturday, the public holiday has been gazetted […]
End in sight for long fight: Retailers welcome agreement on GST loophole
Date: July 23, 2015 The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s in-principle agreement from heads of government to close the GST loophole which currently gives an unfair advantage to overseas businesses. NRA Chief Executive Officer Trevor Evans said while there was still some work to be done to finalise the details, retailers could now […]
Disappointing wage increase does not reflect business reality
Date: June 02, 2015 The National Retail Association (NRA) said today’s 2.5 per cent national minimum wage increase did not reflect the reality of employment and business conditions for Australian retailers. NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the increase awarded was particularly disappointing in an environment where youth unemployment is growing at an alarming rate. “At […]
Budget, rate cut and Mothers’ Day deliver boost to retail trade in May
Date: 3 July, 2015 Strong trading results ahead of Mother’s Day, a cut to official interest rates and a positive reception for the Federal Budget have contributed to buoyant retail trade figures for May. National Retail Association CEO Trevor Evans said the seasonally adjusted result of a 0.3 per cent increase in retail trade in […]
Brisbane casino and entertainment precinct a win for retailers
Date: July 21, 2015 The National Retail Association has today welcomed the significant retail opportunities which will accompany ECHO Entertainment’s winning tender to redevelop Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf with an integrated resort, casino and entertainment precinct. NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the integrated resort, casino and entertainment precinct will be a win-win for retailers and consumers […]
Anzac Day confusion highlights need for trading laws review – retailers
Date: April 28, 2015 The National Retail Association today called on the State Government to review Queensland’s outdated trading hours laws and regulations, following a spate of uncertainty from businesses about when they were required to close on Anzac Day. “The NRA completely supports the public holiday and trading restrictions on Anzac Day. We believe […]
ABS retail trade figures show the May Federal Budget hit the spot
Date: August 4, 2015 Today’s retail trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the stimulus measures contained in the May Federal Budget hit the right spot, the National Retail Association said. NRA Chief Executive Officer Trevor Evans said the 0.7 per cent seasonally adjusted increase in retail trade for June showed the […]
ABS figures released today highlight need for government stability
Date: February 5, 2015 The National Retail Association today said the government and opposition have a duty to put speculation and instability to rest aside and instead get on with the job, if growth in the retail sector is to be sustained. The Australian Bureau of Statistics today released its December 2014 sales results showing […]
Retailers and landlords call on Treasurers to close GST loophole
Retailers and shopping centre owners have united to urge State and Federal Treasurers to restore integrity to the tax system and close a gaping GST loophole when they meet today. The National Retail Association (NRA) and the Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) said the $1000 Low Value Threshold (LVT) which exempts overseas retailers from […]
ABS retail trade figures show the May Federal Budget hit the spot
Today’s retail trade figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the stimulus measures contained in the May Federal Budget hit the right spot, the National Retail Association said. NRA Chief Executive Officer Trevor Evans said the 0.7 per cent seasonally adjusted increase in retail trade for June showed the Budget had sparked the […]
End in sight for long fight: Retailers welcome agreement on GST loophole
The National Retail Association (NRA) has welcomed today’s in-principle agreement from heads of government to close the GST loophole which currently gives an unfair advantage to overseas businesses. NRA Chief Executive Officer Trevor Evans said while there was still some work to be done to finalise the details, retailers could now see the light at […]
It’s about tax reform, not tax increases, retailers say
The National Retail Association (NRA) has today cautiously welcomed a renewed focus on serious tax reform, but warns it must not come at the expense of retailers. NRA CEO Trevor Evans has welcomed comments from New South Wales Premier Mike Baird regarding the need for GST reform, but warned that the focus must be on […]
Brisbane casino and entertainment precinct a win for retailers
The National Retail Association has today welcomed the significant retail opportunities which will accompany ECHO Entertainment’s winning tender to redevelop Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf with an integrated resort, casino and entertainment precinct. NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the integrated resort, casino and entertainment precinct will be a win-win for retailers and consumers alike. “The project will […]
Budget, rate cut and Mothers’ Day deliver boost to retail trade in May
Strong trading results ahead of Mother’s Day, a cut to official interest rates and a positive reception for the Federal Budget have contributed to buoyant retail trade figures for May. National Retail Association CEO Trevor Evans said the seasonally adjusted result of a 0.3 per cent increase in retail trade in May showed this year’s […]
Retail industry at stand still, April trade figures reveal
Disappointing trade figures for April show the retail industry is struggling to find momentum and more needs to be done by governments across the country to stimulate confidence and spending. National Retail Association CEO Trevor Evans said the result of 0.0 per cent growth, seasonally adjusted, was far from pleasing and indicated penalty rates and […]
Retail’s winning wonders rewarded at Mad Hatter Dinner
The National Retail Association (NRA) has announced the winners of the industry’s largest and most prestigious awards program, the national Rewards for Excellence, during an elaborate Mad Hatter-themed awards dinner in Melbourne overnight. Rewards for Excellence recognises the best of the best in the retail industry, acknowledging elite individuals and businesses who have consistently proven […]
Disappointing wage increase does not reflect business reality
The National Retail Association (NRA) said today’s 2.5 per cent national minimum wage increase did not reflect the reality of employment and business conditions for Australian retailers. NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the increase awarded was particularly disappointing in an environment where youth unemployment is growing at an alarming rate. “At a time when the […]
NRA talks to Brisbane Council on proposed trading hours
The National Retail Association will today address the Brisbane City Council on its application currently before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission to harmonise trading hours across south east Queensland. NRA CEO Trevor Evans said the move to unify 10 separate trading hours time zones between Noosa and Coolangatta and west to Ipswich would benefit the […]