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Australian employers cut back on diversity and inclusion programs amid US ‘anti-woke’ backlash

Executives tell Pride in Diversity report Donald Trump’s election ‘opened the floodgates’ to challenge DEI initiatives, including in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Employers urged to double down on workplace diversity

Australian employers have an opportunity to appeal to talented workers from the United States as the Trump administration winds back diversity and inclusion.

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Retail eyes frightfully good Halloween spending splurge

Australian retailers are expecting a $450 million spend on Halloween before an even bigger splurge during the black Friday and cyber Monday sales.

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Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks

Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.

AAP

Sticky fingers hit Newcastle shops at double the state average

Brazen shoplifters have 'a big impact' on retailers.

Newcastle Herald

Unions, bosses flip out over paying for junior burgers

A proposal to abolish junior rates for retail and food workers over 18 could result in a pay boost for young workers, but industry warns of job losses.

AAP

New laws to crack down on customers abusing workers

Premier Jacinta Allan has used a speech to Labor Party faithful to flag a legislative crackdown on abuse of retail, hospitality and transport workers.

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Business wants pay rises for Australia’s lowest paid workers limited to 2% – but what about executives?

Average pay of top bosses has increased from 17 times average earnings in early 90s to about 55 times now. What about those on minimum wage?

The Guardian - AU

Taylor's swift boost for Aussie retailers a gold rush

Australian retailers are feeling the Swiftie fever all too well as fans racing to get Eras ready spend up to $105 million dollars worth on outfits and more.

AAP

Crackdown on violence against retail workers

Anyone attacking retail workers could be jailed for up to seven years under proposed legislation by the West Australian government.

AAP

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia's back to school purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion for retailers.

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Minister rules out intervening in DP World port dispute

The federal workplace minister has called for unions and stevedore DP World to come to the table to resolve a bitter industrial dispute.

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Tens of thousands expected to eye week-long Boxing Day sale bargains

Hunter shoppers were out looking for a Boxing Day bargain

Newcastle Herald

Boxing Day sales: retailers expect shoppers to spend $1.25bn amid cost-of-living crisis

Australian Retail Association predicts $23.9bn in spending for sales period ending on 15 January

The Guardian - AU

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Shoppers seek Boxing Day bargains across the country

Australians have splurged at unprecedented sales on Boxing Day spurred on by a cost-of-living crisis this year.

Newcastle Herald

'Grand final of shopping': Shoppers to spend almost $24b on Boxing Day

Shoppers are expected to splurge almost $24 billion in the Boxing Day sales.

The Canberra Times

Record Boxing Day sales ahead as retailers slash prices to clear stock

Expect discounts and drinks as stores shop for your attention.

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Shoppers to spend almost $24b on Boxing Day sales

Australians are expected to spend big in the Boxing Day sales, the "Grand Final" of shopping around the nation which starts on Tuesday.

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Billion-dollar Christmas splurge a gift for retailers

Shoppers are tipped to spend $9 billion at stores in the week before Christmas, the Australian Retailers Association says.

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Retail sales dig in with hotter than expected growth

The new iPhone model, government policies and unseasonably warm weather have all helped prop up retail sales ahead of a much-anticipated cash rate decision.

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Retail Staff At Stores Supporting The Voice Are Copping Abuse In The Lead-Up To The Referendum

Abuse on retail workers has jumped up due to the divisive nature of the referendum, especially in stores that have endorsed the Yes Vote.

The Guardian - AU

A rise in shoplifting has Australian supermarkets ramping up surveillance

The response to surging retail theft range from covert security to self-checkout cameras and biometric trackers, raising questions about privacy and ethics

The Guardian - AU

‘Bit of a conundrum’: contradictory economic signs make RBA rate prophecies difficult

Surveys point to two-track economy with low consumer confidence but business in a relatively strong position to weather any slowdown

The New Daily

Retailers count on tax-time splurge as spending flatlines

The figures come as big-name retailers including the Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman all kick off their tax-time sales.

Newcastle Herald

A 'blooming' good way to give back to mum on Mother's Day

"It's a small thank you for everything your mum does for you."

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