Australia
Miniso opens largest Melbourne flagship store
Miniso opens largest Melbourne flagship store
This is the brand’s 10th store in Australia since March 2025.
Australian retailers warn RBA’s rate hold a setback for sector recovery
RBA holds cash rate at 3.85% despite easing inflation.
Australia retail spending up 3.3% in May
All retail categories recorded year-on-year growth.
Heinemann Oceania Pty Ltd takes home win at Retail Asia Awards 2025
The company emerged as this year’s Travel Retailer of the Year - Australia awardee.
Australians to spend $10.5b in EOFY sales
This is up $400m from 2024.
Australian retail spending up 3.8% in April
Retail sales hit $37.2b.
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.
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