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Consumer spending strong in the lead up to Christmas

Australian retail sales momentum continues in the lead up to Christmas with sales increasing 25.9% in September compared to the same time last year, with sales also up 32.7% on pre-pandemic levels...

Growing importance of positive social impact for retailers

Australian consumers expect companies to act in a more socially and environmentally responsible way and many are willing to pay more for products and services that are values aligned, according to new...

Cafe bev-olution

By Cobey Bartels. In a world of retail attrition, rent hikes and pinched margins, many industries have found inventive ways to thrive once again. The cafe industry is no exception. Cafe culture continues to...

No freeze in ice cream indulgence

By Dann Lennard. The pandemic has led to greater consumer demand for premium ice cream. The worst of the pandemic may be behind us, but its residual effects are everywhere to be seen, such...

Surging electricity costs slowing EVs in the UK

One of the common ‘boasts’ available to Australian electric vehicle owners over the past year has been the fact that fuel prices have risen significantly, while the cost of electricity that used...

Covid isolation is gone, but the risk is not

After 2.5 years of isolation requirements following a Covid-19 positive, isolation requirements, and the accompanying government isolation payments, come to an end on 14 October 2022. Following a National Cabinet meeting a fortnight...

Staff shortage threatens future growth of small business

Ongoing staff shortages for small businesses across Australia are now at a record high, representing a real challenge to current operations and undermining future growth plans, according to the latest national survey...

Floods, standdown and impacts of disaster on pay

Australia is the land of flooding rains and raging bush fires. The last few years have driven that point home repeatedly. As another rain bomb and storm front pummels already sodden ground much of...

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