Australia
Sephora launches new order management system in Australia
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.
Australia’s wine market to grow by 4.6% between 2021-2026: report
This comes as more consumers resume social drinking.
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.
McDonald’s Australia appoints new CEO
Antoni Martinez’s appointment as the new CEO is effective 1 May.
Steady growth ahead for Australia’s retail spending
The country is not expected to return to another strict lockdown.
Amazon Australia to open sort centre in Melbourne
This is Amazon’s first dedicated sort centre in Australia.
Australian shoppers to spend more for clothing, footwear
Spending in these products could reach US$44.7b in 2026.
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