Welcome to the NRA
The National Retail Association (NRA) represents thousands of Australian retail, fast food and service businesses of all sizes ranging from the smallest corner store to the largest retailing groups.
The NRA has a strong voice in protecting and developing the retail and services sector. We help individual businesses by:
- keeping you up to date and informed of changes that impact on your business,
- helping to minimise and resolve staffing and employment issues,
- developing the skills of your team to increase your business profitability and
- creating forums for you to promote your business.
NRA Services
Our specialist Industrial relations team can give you the right advice and representation, wherever you are in Australia and whatever your employment or occupational health & safety issues.
Need legal help with Fair Trading, the Trade Practices Act or trading hours? Our legal team is there when you need us.
Grow the skills of your team through the NRA's Registered Training Organisation, the National Retail Institute.
Need advice on rentals? Occupancy costs? Current market rents? Site selection? Feasibility study? Pre lease condition report on the property? Usage clauses? Our team has vast experience in these areas that will assist you in making a considered decision.
We present the facts to government on the impacts of legislation and decisions on the retail sector.
Latest News
2010 NRA Young Retailer of the Year Awards, Workshop and Lunch, Wednesday 28 July, Sydney Harbour Marriott
Click here for more information and to reserve your seat
NRA Media Release:
16 July 2010 NRA Fights For Youth Jobs In Appeal Against Fair Work Decision
12 July 2010 Australia’s Best Young Retailers Sell Themselves In Industry Awards
9 July 2010 Young Employees The Victims Of Fair Work Minimum Hours Decision
6 July 2010 RBA Recognises Retail Trade Is Still In The Doldrums
1 July 2010 Trading Conditions Still Difficult For Retail Sector
NRA Media Release: Archive files click here
NRA Week in Review: 16 July 2010 click here
Retail Employment Declines
IR Laws Fail Young People
New Special Trading Hours Precincts for Perth
SA Easter and Anzac Day Holiday Period 2011
NRA Week in Review: Archive files click here
EFTPOS Terminals Security
Merchants in Australia have been warned to be on alert after recent fraud activities targeting EFTPOS terminals. The Australian Payments Clearing Association has prepared guidelines informing merchants of the actions needed to be taken to prevent fraud associated with EFTPOS terminals. Click here to access the guidelines.
TRAINING & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
To access industry overview - Environmental Scan: An Australian Government Initiative click here
NATIONAL RETAIL INSTITUTE WORKSHOPS
The skills of your people are the best guarantee of future prosperity, and one of the best investments your business can make.
To view the National Retail Institute suite of Fee For Service 1 Day Workshops click here
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