Tag: cost of living

Only 24% of Aussies to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Millions of Australian couples won’t be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. A Finder survey of 1012 respondents reveals less than one in four (24%) Australians plan to celebrate this...

Engaging cost-conscious Aussies this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day retailers have a prime opportunity to engage shoppers, according to ShopFully. But with cost-of-living pressures still influencing spending, the approach matters more than ever. ShopFully Australia Country Manager Brendan Straw...

‘Digital divide’ deepens as students return to school

New research into the ‘digital divide’ and cost-of-living crisis highlights the growing financial strain on Australian families as the new school year gets underway. The research, conducted by charity Good360 Australia, surveyed 500...

Spending on essentials slows

Australians are freeing up more of their wallet for discretionary purchases with a focus on value and convenience, according to the latest CommBank iQ ‘Cost of Living Insights’ analysis. Overall spending continues to...

Half of Australians worried about affording Christmas gifts

New research from Good360 Australia reveals the financial strain many Australians are facing ahead of Christmas, with one in two respondents worried about affording gifts for their family. According to the charity, the...

Rethinking spending habits as costs rise

Sweet treats, savoury snacks, alcohol and soft drinks are increasingly being left behind at the checkout as rising grocery costs lead shoppers to rethink their choices. According to new research conducted by YouGov...

Early Father’s Day boosts household spending in August

The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose by 1.8% in August to 154.3 as consumers splurged in the lead-up to an early Father’s Day. 10 of the 12 spending categories rose in the...

Millions of shoppers knocked back at checkout

One in five shoppers in Australia have suffered the humiliation of having a purchase not go through due to lack of funds, according to new research by comparison site Finder. The Finder survey...
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