There has been more in the media this week about retail stores doing it tough and some having to close up shop. While we love to celebrate the retail success stories in this industry, we know that behind every one, there are countless others that don’t turn out so rosy. There’s no denying it’s a […]
Following a number of high-profile media reports about exploitation of vulnerable workers, numerous laws have been made or proposed to address the issue. In the Federal Parliament, the Fair Work Amendment (Protecting Vulnerable Workers) Act 2017 was passed which imposed higher penalties on serious breaches of the Fair Work Act 2009, and made franchisors and […]
NATIONWIDE A new FREE-TO-AIR TV program called The Franchise Show, will launch Australia-wide on Channel 7, this Sunday 2 October. Hosted by finance commentator and consumer advocate Effie Zahos, the weekly half-hour program will explore the positives, the pitfalls, and the personalities behind the growing franchising sector in Australia. “Franchising is a fundamental cornerstone of Australia’s economy, and has […]
The National Retail Association exists to be a strong voice for the retail sector in the media and with government and policy makers. We are not only Australia’s largest peak body for retailers, but also the most representative – with members across all aspects of the retail, fast food and personal services sectors. We support […]