Australian Retail Council (ARC) Employee Directory
RetailNew South Wales, Australia51-200 Employees
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) is a national industry body serving Australia’s retail sector, formed by the merger of the Australian Retailers Association and the National Retail Association. It represents the scale of the industry with more than 12,000 retail members and about 1.4 million employees nationwide, and it operates the ARC Retail Institute as a registered training organization (RTO 4049). Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the organization functions as a mid-sized trade association that coordinates advocacy and services for retailers. The ARC's activities focus on retailers and their workforce, addressing policy, compliance, and professional development needs through partnerships and programs. Recent developments include collaborations with labor groups, legal services providers, and education partners, reflecting ongoing efforts to support the sector; coverage notes that the awards resumed in 2026 after the 2024 merger.