Founded in 1922, the Retail Traders’ Association of Western Australia (Inc) (RTA) is the oldest and largest representative Association of retailers in Western Australia.
Here at the RTA, we understand that operating a successful retail business is much more than just having a good product range and pricing. You know this as well as we do. Our staff and consultants are fully aware of retail needs and expectations. But we are more than just retail; our focus is on supporting the people in retail, by assisting them to achieve their goals.
We do this by offering services that develop and support profitable and quality retailing practices.
The RTA offers members a full retail advisory and information service along with business tools, development and training to extend your business capabilities. The RTA can offer advice on your retail challenges, update you on retail codes of practice and legislation affecting the retail industry.
The RTA has a history of advocating and fighting for the rights of retailers in Western Australia, whatever their size and wherever they are. Without doubt, the RTA is the voice of Western Australian retail, and the strongest representative of the industry here in Western Australia. That is why local, state and federal governments seek our input, advice and support for initiatives that effect Western Australian retailers.
If you are looking to be well informed and networked, focused on operating a profitable and rewarding business, and being an active member of the Western Australian retail community in advocating careers and investment in the retail community, then there is no better choice than being a member of the RTA.
The RTA's close partnership with CCI means that CCI members benefit from services and expertise from both organisations. Whatever your size or wherever your location, the combined benefit of RTA's expertise and CCI's information and services ensure retail members are equipped with the best business information, services and support in Western Australia.
Retail consultancy
Consultancy services are available at special member rates and include employee relations, tenancy advice and retail business solutions such as sales and marketing, visual merchandising, customer service, music copyright and export readiness.
Call (08) 9365 7695 or email rta@retailconnectwa.com for further details.
Vision
To continue to be recognised as the premier organisation representing the diverse interests of Western Australian retailers and the most effective provider of quality information and services to meet the needs of members, which build a strong support base and encourages personal development and business growth.
Mission
To continue to support the continuing and expanding success of the retail industry by:
- To be the premier representative of the Western Australian retail industry by continuing to broaden membership, affiliations and partnerships throughout the State;
- To be a highly respected and effective peak advocate for Western Australian retailers through quality research advocacy, and membership involvement;
- Adopting a lead role in any public debate on issues affecting the industry;
- Creating the optimum climate for favourable attitudes towards the industry by consumers, government and other key stakeholders;
- Providing a range of services and benefits required by members to sustain their operations;
- To be recognised for the provision of training, skills and services that can benefit and improve the quality of retailers and customer service throughout the State;
- Encouraging skills development within the industry, facilitating the availability of suitably trained staff and advancing ‘Retail as a Career’.