Australia

Fungi-based foods surge in Australia amidst sustainability demand

This positions the country to lead in the growing market for sustainable eating.

Aussie retailers anticipate $47.4b surge in Christmas sales

Sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to grow in popularity.

Australian retailers see slow spending amidst yearly growth

The country has a total retail spending of $36.475b.

Aussie consumers losing trust in supermarket pricing

Shoppers are confused on pricing strategies such as frequent specials, short-term discounts, and bulk promotions.

Halloween spending in Australia set to reach $450m

Only 21% of Australians are planning to celebrate the holiday.

ACCC sues Australia’s Woolworths and Coles for ‘illusory’ discounts

The promoted prices were either the same as or higher than the regular prices before the spike.

Australia’s Harvey Norman hit with class action over warranties

These warranties offered "little to no additional value,” accorrding to the lawsuit.

Nearly 7 in 10 Australian consumers consider return policies when buying

72% are returning more products due to financial constraints.

Australians slashing holiday budgets by 20% amidst cost-of-living crisis

Only five out of 10 retailers anticipate sales growth this year.

What are Australia’s most and least trusted brands?

Woolworths suffered the largest drop, falling 194 spots to become the fifth most distrusted brand.

Australians focus on value for money in beauty products

This underscores the ongoing economic challenges impacting consumer behavior.

Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market

The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.

Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation

The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.

Woolworths sells remaining 4.1% stake in Endeavour Group for $383m

The funds will be used to acquire the remaining 35% of PFD Food Services Pty Limited.

Sephora unveils redesigned flagship store in Melbourne

It is now the largest Sephora location in ANZ.