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Australia retail growth eases in December as spending shifts earlier
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.
MINISO Land opens first flagship store in Australia
MINISO Land Sydney offers 7,000 SKUs with 70% of products being IP collaborations.
Nestlé Purina PetCare triumphs at FMCG Asia Awards 2025 with product launch distinction
The launch of PURINA ONE with Immune Defence Plus+ elevated standards in pet nutrition.
Primo Foods triumphs at FMCG Asia Awards 2025 for its tasty Stackers snack
With a positive consumer response and double-digit growth, Primo’s Stackers is well-positioned for continued success.
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
Australia's retail sales grow 4.3% in September ahead of holiday peak
Broad sector gains point to steady consumer demand
Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair
He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.
Digital catalogues drive in-store shopping boom amongst Australians
98% of Australians still shop in-store.
Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween
Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.
Male skincare routines in Australia rise 20.7% in five years
Those aged 35 to 49 remain the largest group of skincare users.
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