Australia

Around 200,000 more Australian consumers shopped online in H1 2022: report

Nearly 84% of consumers have used online shopping platforms in the past six months.

Australia’s e-commerce market to reach over $50b in 2022: report

The market is projected to grow by 13% during the quarter. 

Household spending in Australia rises by 29% in August

This is the 18th consecutive month of growth, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.

Sephora launches new order management system in Australia

The new platform will allow customers to avail of the Click & Collect service, amongst others.

Australia’s trade surplus narrows in August

Its surplus stood at $8.32b, the ABS reported.

Australia’s retail sales inch up in August

Retail sales rose 0.6% during the month.

Amazon Australia goes live in new tour programme

The company now offers virtual tours of its fulfillment centre. 

Amazon Australia launches free one-day delivery

This will apply to Prime members in Melbourne and Sydney.

Australian household spending jumps 10.2% YoY in June

Spending in categories most affected by COVID-19 is now back to pre-pandemic levels.

Australia’s retail sales up 1.4% in Q2

This is the third consecutive growth since Q4 2021.

Australia retail sales rise 0.2% MoM in June

It is the smallest increase so far in 2022.

Setting new standards with Kmart

The retail company was recognised with three wins at the Retail Asia Awards 2022.

Amazon Australia launches Automative Part Finder tool

It matches over 100,000 vehicle-specific products for the most popular cars.

Australian skincare market to reach $1.6b in 2026: report

This will be led by the hand and facial care categories.

Amazon Australia's solar projects in NSW start operations

The two solar farms aim to produce 392,000MWh energy yearly.