Message from the CEO: 28 January 2020

It’s hard to believe that we’re already almost one month into 2020, proof there certainly is no rest for...

It’s hard to believe that we’re already almost one month into 2020, proof there certainly is no rest for those in retail! Many headlines continue to be devoted to the tough time that retail has experienced in the last 12 months and the number of brands that have collapsed. As...

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LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR TICKETS – Global insights from the 2016 NRF Big Show

What are the big trends for retailers to watch in 2016? How is digital innovation transforming the retail industry? How do...

What are the big trends for retailers to watch in 2016? How is digital innovation transforming the retail industry? How do you create a brand for the future? Devising a strategic marketing plan, when the rules, and the tools, for creating them are in a constant state of evolution, is more challenging,...

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Big Insight #5 – Use digital to compete with the big guys

According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your...

According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your business. With the combination of accessible technologies, more options for funding and easier access to resources, the world is now a small businesses oyster. Nikki Baird, industry analyst at RSR Research...

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Message from the CEO: 19 February 2016

Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra,...

Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra, particularly issues surrounding taxation and the Budget.  This week, I’d like to focus discussions back towards the association, in order to highlight a number of opportunities we’ve launched for members...

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Big Insight #4 – The new world of retail

2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy...

2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSNi, recently spoke at the NRF Big Show detailing how HSNi have embraced new technologies and strategies to reach the next level of growth. Speaking to the nature...

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Big Ideas from Retail’s Big Show

Fresh from New York, 2016 NRF Big Show Exhibitor and National Retail Association (NRA) Event Partner, CloudFirst, are pleased...

Fresh from New York, 2016 NRF Big Show Exhibitor and National Retail Association (NRA) Event Partner, CloudFirst, are pleased to bring you the big insights from retail’s largest global conference at the next round of Innovation and Technology Committee (ITC) breakfasts across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Interested in: Delivering a...

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Follow the Zebra to retail’s BIG show

Zebra Technologies will be at the National Retail Federation’s 2016 show in New York in January. Visit them at their...

Zebra Technologies will be at the National Retail Federation’s 2016 show in New York in January. Visit them at their booth where they’ll be demonstrating how Zebra’s innovative retail solutions solve omnichannel challenges. Zebra will be delivering two BIG IDEA sessions. Todd Berner, Vice president of Retail solutions at Zebra, will...

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Join 30,000 businesses at the New York NRF Big Show!

The National Retail Association (NRA), in collaboration with event partners BDO and the National Online Retailers Association (NORA), proudly...

The National Retail Association (NRA), in collaboration with event partners BDO and the National Online Retailers Association (NORA), proudly present the, 2016 Australian Retail Study Tour in New York; the first of its kind! Join our Aussie conga line and be a part of the ultimate retail safari to the...

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