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Amazon Australia launches dedicated K-Beauty storefront
Amazon Australia launches dedicated K-Beauty storefront
It offers more than 60 Korean skincare and beauty brands.
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How are Australian retailers responding to ultra‑cheap marketplaces?
Weaker players are being forced to change operating models, or risk further declines.
2 days ago
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
2 days ago
Gap launches in Australia with Fashionata partnership
The brand will be available in select Myer stores.
2 days ago
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.
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery to over 80 Sydney suburbs
It is available in over 80 Sydney suburbs.
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.
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