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K-beauty brand Anua expands Amazon launch to Europe, Middle East, and Australia
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%.
Australians to spend $535m on Valentine’s Day
New South Wales leads the nation in spending.
Digital payments make up 53% of Australia’s e-commerce in 2024
The country's e-commerce market is projected to reach $70.3b by 2029.
Over 9 in 10 Australians shop on marketplaces
Amazon holds a strong lead.
Australia retail industry urges government support in federal budget
Retailers prioritise increased support for small and medium businesses.
Aussie retailers see 4.6% spending increase in December
It was driven by Cyber Monday, Boxing Day sales, and holiday shopping.
Australian retailers call for simpler, more flexible industry award
Proposed changes aim to clarify worker rights and improve workplace flexibility.
Australians turn to local bakeries for comfort amidst rising costs
There is an 8% increase in consumer spending on baked goods in early 2024.
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