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Australian retail groups vow to ‘tackle retail crime head-on’
"Research shows that stricter laws do have a positive impact on retailers and communities, by creating safer working and...
Australian shoppers still value sustainability, ACRS report finds
All ages engage in sustainable practices, with 20 per cent of 18- to 34-year-olds and six per cent of those 55+ recommen...
Model trains, needlecraft and makeup: Australia’s June online shopping trends
The ARA earlier this year predicted Australian shoppers would spend $10.1 billion on mid-year/EOFY sales this year, up $...
Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions
Food retail sales grew 3.0 per cent to $14.36 billion while household goods sales increased 0.1 per cent to $5.73 billio...
Retailers say they are at risk as RBA keeps interest rates on hold
RBA Governor Michele Bullock said that the central bank maintained the current rates as inflation has significantly decl...
Retailers wary of minimum wage, super boost impact on overheads
The increase will result in 4.25 per cent higher wages for staff of some businesses, effective 1 July.
Australian retail sales slightly up in April
Household goods fell 1.3 per cent, marking its fifth consecutive month of decline, and department store sales also decre...
Australians prefer in-store shopping, while click-and-collect gains favour
The study found that 90 per cent of Australians prefer to shop in-store, with 34 per cent of them finding the enjoyment ...
Retailers raise concerns over Budget’s lack of support for small businesses
CPA research, reveals that Australian SMEs lag behind most APAC countries in terms of innovation and the use of new tec...
Plant-based alt-meat sales surge 47 per cent in Australia
Foodservice accounted for all of the growth, with wholesale sales surging at a compound average growth rate of 59 per ce...