The latest ‘Cost of Living and Consumer Deviance Spotlight’ report from Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) group, provides “shocking” context to the cost-of-living crisis experienced by consumers. The...
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) welcomes the cost-of-living measures in Queensland’s state budget.
In particular, the industry body notes the government’s flagship policy to make kindergarten free for all families. They believe this...
A new report by CommBank iQ takes a look at changes in spending behaviour in response to inflation, interest rate rises and rent increases.
CommBank iQ is a joint venture between Commonwealth Bank...
According to the Albanese government, its 2023‑24 Budget “addresses the immediate challenges Australians are facing, better shares the opportunities in our society and builds a stronger and more secure economy”.
“Australians have shown...
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...
Sustainability and health concerns are driving Australian consumers to plant-based meat alternatives, “but the taste experience of these products continues to fall short,” according to research carried out by Kerry, the “world’s...
Over the next 30 years, consumers will be embracing a diverse range of plants and foods like fungi, seaweed and insects.
The topic was discussed during the ‘What will we be eating in...
While consumers are aware that their behaviour can make changes, they still hold businesses accountable for a whole host of sustainability issues.
Almost half (48%) of global consumers believe companies are responsible for...
