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Top 6 Reasons why Retailers love ARL

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1. Exclusive Discounts for ARL Members

As a member of ARL you will have the opportunity to buy stock with two levels of discount from a large number of leading national suppliers. All members of ARL receive an 'off invoice' discount and an additional settlement discount when they pay their ARL account on time. These buying advantages use ARL’s strength to bring the buying power of large retail chains to you.

2. Exclusive Own Product Merchandise can expand your Margins

Well-designed 'Own Product' can set your store apart from the competition, enabling you to gain higher margins, develop your own retail style and enjoy freedom from competitors.

3. Catalogues

Our catalogue promotions will give you access to the most effective promotional avenues at a low cost.

4. Team Rates

Associated Retailers Ltd has an extensive range of benefits that utilise the buying power of the group as a whole:

  • Merchant Card Service Fees & EFTPOS Rates

  • Fuel

  • Insurance

  • Travel, Accommodation, Car Rental

  • Cheque Guarantee

  • Telecommunications

  • Carry Bags

  • Printing

  • Catalogues

  • Catalogue distribution

  • Freight

All the above are developed with leading suppliers and deliver substantial savings


5. Central Account

Accounting process time and costs are reduced dramatically by paying for goods with one payment. All purchases by members from preferred suppliers are charged to and paid for by ARL. Members then receive only one statement from ARL for all purchases. This represents savings in time, bank fees and postage, and allows members to concentrate on other aspects of their business.

6. ARLnet

What is ARLnet?

ARLnet is a business to business (B2B) Internet portal developed by Associated Retailers Ltd.

What are the benefits of ARLnet?

ARLnet provides the means by which Members, Suppliers and ARL efficiently undertake business over the Internet.

For ARL Members?

  1. A single self-service 24 x 7 point of access to the latest Supplier catalogues, products and marketing information.
  2. Convenience of centralised ordering and efficient processing of claims and requests for PODs etc.
  3. Online access to billing information and updating of contact details etc.

For Suppliers?

  1. Centrally communicate the latest catalogue, product, promotional and operational information direct to Members.
  2. Streamlined processes and enhanced accuracy for the electronic receipt of orders, claims and the lodgement of Charge Through invoices.

For ARL?

  1. Efficient processing of stakeholder interactions.
  2. Improved service provision to both ARL Members and ARL accredited Suppliers.