Australia

How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?

Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
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Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge

Businesses are warning of possible closures.
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Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership

The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
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Amazon AU bets $750m on robotics to supercharge local delivery

The robotics centre will process over 125 million packages annually at full capacity.

Australian retail faces rising costs as interest rates and oil prices rise

Retailers operate on tight margins amid cautious consumer spending.

Cafés and restaurants drive retail sales growth across Australia

Household goods and department stores also saw moderate rises.

Social media drives Australians’ big-ticket purchases

Cars were the most common large purchase linked to social media.

RPC enters AU market through Goodness Group acquisition

The acquisition expands its global health-focused beverage portfolio.

Australia retail growth eases in December as spending shifts earlier

 December sales reached $27.22b after early shopping shift.

Australia’s e-commerce shifts toward global market leaders

Amazon, Shein, and Temu gain ground, placing the era of local marketplaces at risk.

Two-thirds of Australian shoppers ditch manned counters for self-checkout

This is due to convenience, flexible payment options, and purchase privacy.

Woolworths adopts Google Gemini CX to upgrade digital shopping

The supermarket chain joins the first wave of Australian Gemini CX users.

High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans

A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.

Australian retail sales jumps 7% in November

Western Australia, Queensland, NSW were the top states for retail gains.

Australia retail spending rises 5.7% to $38.50b in October

Early Christmas buying and broad category gains support monthly growth.