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...
New findings from ShopFully and Nielsen reveal changed consumer behaviour to cut costs at the checkout.
The commissioned study into Australian consumers’ path to purchase highlights shoppers are under financial pressure, with three...
Almost half (47%) of the Australians surveyed in a recent pulse study conducted by Monash University are shopping for lower-priced brands more now than they did at the same time last year.
The...
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...
Australian retail turnover rose 0.4% in March 2023, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). This follows a 0.2% rise in February.
Year on year, retail sales recorded 5.4%...
Finder’s ‘Cost of Living Report 2023’ reveals the average Australian household reported spending $185 a week on groceries in February 2023, up $37 a week compared to 12 months prior – with...
Workers in Australia are looking for new jobs, asking for extra shifts, and switching to cheaper brands as everyday expenses eat up a bigger chunk of their paychecks, according to new research...
Retail sales continued to strengthen in August, with trade increasing 25.1% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse. Sales are also up 27.4% compared to pre-pandemic...
