Australia
Halloween spending in Australia set to reach $450m
Halloween spending in Australia set to reach $450m
Only 21% of Australians are planning to celebrate the holiday.
ACCC sues Australia’s Woolworths and Coles for ‘illusory’ discounts
The promoted prices were either the same as or higher than the regular prices before the spike.
Australia’s Harvey Norman hit with class action over warranties
These warranties offered "little to no additional value,” accorrding to the lawsuit.
Nearly 7 in 10 Australian consumers consider return policies when buying
72% are returning more products due to financial constraints.
Australians slashing holiday budgets by 20% amidst cost-of-living crisis
Only five out of 10 retailers anticipate sales growth this year.
What are Australia’s most and least trusted brands?
Woolworths suffered the largest drop, falling 194 spots to become the fifth most distrusted brand.
Australians focus on value for money in beauty products
This underscores the ongoing economic challenges impacting consumer behavior.
Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market
The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.
Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation
The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.
Woolworths sells remaining 4.1% stake in Endeavour Group for $383m
The funds will be used to acquire the remaining 35% of PFD Food Services Pty Limited.
Sephora unveils redesigned flagship store in Melbourne
It is now the largest Sephora location in ANZ.
Australian retail sales up 2.3% in July
Retail spending reached $36.1b.
Australian retailers push for national approach on single-use plastics phase-out
It also calls for an “education before enforcement” approach.
Australia’s luxury retail sector boosted by young consumers and tourism recovery
Millennials and Gen Z are major drivers of this growth.
Levi Strauss names Jude Celedin as GM for ANZ
He will play a key role in supporting the company's DTC strategy.
IKEA and Australia Post enter three-year strategic partnership
It is expected to further expand IKEA’s delivery footprint in Australia.
Two-thirds of Australian small retailers prioritise innovative customer strategies
This comes amidst ongoing financial struggles affecting many small businesses.
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