Investing in the future of business, especially retail, should be at the heart of our government’s economic strategy. The Australian retail sector has faced a...
Author - Russell Zimmerman
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.
Being involved in a small business Russell brings a closer perspective of day to day issues as he is in close contact with staff and customers and also deals with the managerial issues of operating and financing a Small Medium Enterprise.
With the 2018 eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards slowly approaching, retailers across the country have already started submitting their entries. The Awards...
With the rapid development of technology in the retail industry and the constant rise of online retail, we continue to advocate for payments reform to promote...
Someone gives you a gift card for a retail purchase, and it expires in 12 months – any problems? It could have no expiry date – what a problem if you’re a...
With Christmas fast approaching, many retailers find this time of year both daunting and stressful. However there are some key business strategies that...
Over the past few months much has been written regarding employment law issues, and I would like to update retailers on the work ARA has been doing over the...
The eftpos ARA Australian Retail Awards are the industry’s largest and longest-running recognition of success, recognising remarkable leaders and disruptors in...
The New Year is upon us and, once again, it’s time to prepare for what is shaping up to be another big year for the retail industry...
Penalty rates are back in the news, as a decision will be handed down by January 20. Lower Sunday rates for the retail industry are ...
Technology has real impact on our business and will continue to do so. In the short term, it will lead to a dramatic change in the way we pay for things, and...
