New Single Body Retail Council Announced For Both Big & Small Operators

Australian Retail Council formally launches under ‘Let’s talk shop’ banner

Australia’s retail sector has entered a new era with the formal launch of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), a single, unified voice representing the interests of retailers of all sizes across the country.   ARC is formed through the amalgamation of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA), marking a historic milestone in more than 120 years of advocacy, support and industry leadership.   ARC Chief E…

ARC ‘thrilled’ to launch after seven-year merger effort

The Australian Retail Council, formed from the merger of the ARA and the NRA, has been unveiled after seven years of attempting to merge.

New Single Body Retail Council Announced For Both Big & Small Operators

Australia’s retail sector has entered a new era with the launch of the Australian Retail Council (ARC), consolidating the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) into a single, unified body representing retailers of all sizes. ARC CEO Chris Rodwell (pictured below) said the organisation aims to elevate the profile of retail across