NRA Partners

Productivity, performance and organisational resilience are underpinned by a healthy and mentally well workplace. An organisation that develops a workforce that is healthy and mentally well will enjoy higher levels of engagement and discretionary effort, improved retention, increased creativity and innovation and a greater tolerance for managed risk and change....

Luemo Workplace Wellbeing have been talking to National Retail Association (NRA) members and other organisations about workplace mental health over the past 12 months. As the ’21 financial year comes to a close, we wanted to share our top 4 learnings that emerged from these conversations to help other...

Last year, the National Retail Association put out the COVID Impact Survey to all members. 95% of respondents stated that COVID had impacted their business negatively, and 60% of respondents stated that their lease was a top concern for their business. And the stress has not gone away, with...

More than 50 per cent of Australian shoppers want to buy locally sourced and produced products, according to new research by our finance and banking partners, Commonwealth Bank. The inaugural CommBank Consumer Insights Report offers an analysis of the Australian consumer, with the first edition focused on evaluating the impact of...

There are many risks when running a retail business. Accidents happen, and even careful planning can be undermined by unforeseen events. That’s where business insurance can help—providing peace of mind and protection to retailers when they need it the most. Here are three real-life claim scenarios from retailers and how...

One of our members, global sexual wellness brand Lovehoney, has announced its partnership with the Dylan Alcott Foundation to provide grants for young Australians with a disability. The initial grant of $10,000 will support people with a disability to embark on further education and expertise in the sexual health and wellness...

Australia’s most popular health and well-being products trade show – the 2021 Naturally Good Expo – will be on once more from 30-31 May at Sydney’s International Convention Centre. Now in its seventh big year, the expo – last held in 2019 due to 2020 event restrictions – will be...

Klarna, our strategic payment solutions partner, officially launches in New Zealand today by introducing ‘Pay in 4’. Pay in 4 allows consumers to buy online and split their purchases into four interest-free equal payments through both the Klarna app and directly via integrated partner retailers. We are extremely excited and...

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) records surge in millennials opening Business Transaction Accounts; launches first no interest payment card ‘CommBank Neo Business’ to support small business owners. New research from Commonwealth Bank of Australia has found the number of millennial small business owners is on the rise, with many young...

Inaugural Klarna Shopping Pulse reveals Australian shoppers expect digital transformation to continue with clear continued role for physical stores. An international survey has revealed that Australian shoppers expect to shop online even more in the future, however, there remains a clear role for physical stores, with 54% of Australian respondents...

The right technology in retail can help to reduce complexity, streamline processes and automate tasks. Here’s how… From embracing remote working to the rise of ecommerce, the COVID-19 pandemic has helped accelerate all manner of existing technological trends. And another trend amplified in recent times? Small and medium businesses have been embracing the kinds...