Australia
1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.
Retail associations urge gov’t to address rising costs, retail crime in Australia
A key concern is the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Higher consumer spending drives Australia’s credit card market
The market is expected to hit $299.7b in 2025.
Amazon Australia to hire 600 seasonal workers for mid-year sales
Roles will focus on picking and packing orders.
Australia retail spending up 4% in March
'Other retailing’ category saw the highest growth.
Amazon Australia launches ‘Amazon Beauty Finds’ storefront
It features skincare, haircare, beauty tools, and appliances.
Easter to drive $20b in Australia's retail spending
It will be led by DIY projects, travel, and food.
K-beauty brand Anua expands Amazon launch to Europe, Middle East, and Australia
It aims to reduce confusion from unauthorised listings.
Australia’s retail spending up 3.6% in February
The ‘other retailing’ category led growth with a 5.5% increase.
Here’s what’s happening in Australia’s marketplace sector
94% of Australians shop on marketplaces.
Australia's e-commerce revenue down 21% in February
Traffic declined 19% MoM.
Retail crime in Australia surges
Weapons-related retail crime rose 66% in 2024.
Australia's supermarket prices up due to higher business costs, says ARA
ARA said the ACCC had found “no evidence of price gouging”.
Australia's competition watchdog calls for major supermarket reforms
Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI are amongst the most profitable supermarkets globally.
Australia's competition watchdog extends approval for supermarket soft plastics recycling
It will require supermarkets to submit quarterly progress reports.
Australia retail spending up 3.8% in January
'Other retailing' led growth at 7%.
Sun safety awareness boosts demand in aftersun, self-tanning products in Australia
The country's sun protection market is projected to grow 3%.
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