Households tightening purse strings
AUSTRALIAN spending was weak across August, despite many favourable conditions, as the…
Challenging time for discretionary retailers but food spending grows
FOOD and cafés, restaurants and takeaway carry the retail load over the…
Rates remain on hold, extended pause on the cards?
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has given Australians another small reprieve, keeping…
Tough times ahead for retail trade, for some
THE retail sector will need to brace for negative volume growth over…
Aussies cutting discretionary spending
WHILE Australian retail sales were up 2.6% this April compared to the…
Retail sales suffer as cost-of-living pressures bite
RETAIL sales were flat over the first quarter of 2023, after a…
DIY boom as homeowners tipped to spend $6.4bn on renos
BEYOND chocolate and hot cross buns, DIY projects are set to be…
Future will be defined by micro-stores
MICRO-stores of 40 sqm will rival flagship stores in importance to brands…
A very Merry Christmas for retailers
DESPITE cost of living pressures and inflation constantly on the rise, a…
Cup Day interest rate rise odds on favourite
ANOTHER interest rate rise is expected when the Reserve Bank meets during…
