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As a registered training organisation (RTO 0712), the National Retail Association can help you increase sales, train staff and improve management practices through our real-world and relevant programs. Members can also take advantage of competitive pricing. Find out more about:

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We tackle the issues you can't tackle alone

We actively bring together retailers, governments, law enforcement, community groups and many stakeholders to create positive, commercially-aware solutions on real issues facing retailers.

We present a unified voice for the Australian retail and food service industry to ensure your views are promoted and addressed at all levels of government.

Together we are one of the most powerful voices for Australian retail.

 

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Supporting retailers through negotiations with landlords

Many retailers across Australia are not aware that they can engage a retail leasing and property specialist to act on their behalf. Our leasing and property partners Lpc Cresa are one of Australia’s leading tenant-only advisory services businesses. That means, they work exclusively for you the tenant. Their advice is completely independent and biased to benefit you – rather than the landlord.

Drawing on their extensive experience in retail management and the property industry, Lpc Cresa can save you time, money and stress and ensure you:
• Never enter into a bad lease
• Never miss a critical date
• Never pay too much rent
• Never miss an opportunity to reduce rental costs.

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We offer a huge range of industry events across Australia throughout the year including:

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We collaborate to lead our members and industry into the future.

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Latest News

Support for regional Victoria extended as lockdowns loom

Support for licensed bars, cafes, hotels and clubs across regional Victoria will continue through September, and other businesses in...

Support for licensed bars, cafes, hotels and clubs across regional Victoria will continue through September, and other businesses in regional areas will also be supported where ongoing restrictions severely affect operations. With the City of Ballarat entering a seven-day lockdown, all eligible businesses in that local government area will receive Business...

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Australian snow industry on brink of collapse without specialised government support

Australia’s alpine regions are threatened by 20,000 job losses if the government fails to provide adequate financial support for...

Australia’s alpine regions are threatened by 20,000 job losses if the government fails to provide adequate financial support for the snow industry. The industry, which contributes $2 billion to Australia’s economy, has missed two whole seasons of trade as a result of COVD lockdowns and restrictions, which was on the...

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Upcoming Events

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QSR Media Sandhurst Conference & Awards

Australia’s top QSR & fast casual restaurant industry event for leaders in food & beverage, hospitality, franchising and more....

Australia’s top QSR & fast casual restaurant industry event for leaders in food & beverage, hospitality, franchising and more. Join us at our virtual event on 18 October.   Speakers and panelists include: Richard Wallis | Managing Director, SOPAC, KFC Amanda Banfield | Chief Executive Officer, Nando’s Australia & New Zealand ...

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In the spirit of reconciliation, the National Retail Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

The National Retail Association is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the interests of retailers across Australia. We exist to support, inform, protect and represent the interests of retailers and fast food businesses. We understand the issues and opportunities facing retailers every day. National Retail Association Members can expect to receive the latest industry information, the fastest news updates and the best range of industry insights to help their business grow and succeed. The retail industry plays a huge role in Australia’s economy, employment and greater livelihood and we are dedicated to helping unite retailers and stakeholders for the success of the industry now, and for the future. The NRA is just one call away on 1800 RETAIL.  NRA Legal draws on unrivaled experience and industry knowledge to manage business risks and provide solutions to the wide range of workplace relations challenges in your business. As the only retail association with a wholly owned legal practice, you can feel confident you are receiving industry specific advice at a competitive price. We advocate on issues that affect retailers, representing their interests on a local, state, federal and even international level. We drive change via policy submissions, legal cases, industry committees and in-person briefings to government. We have developed strong relationships with key decision-makers across all sides of government. We advise & assist retailers in accessing government incentives of which many businesses are unaware. Our long-standing reputation means that multiple arms of government ask for the NRA’s perspective on issues facing retail and fast food businesses. As a National Registered Training Organisation, the National Retail Association delivers both accredited and custom training throughout Australia, including regional areas. NRA also provides an important advisory service to government regarding skilling, training and workforce development needs, to ensure greater alignment between accreditations and real-world scenarios.