Australia
Payment cards drive over 50% of Australia's e-commerce transactions
The country’s e-commerce market is anticipated to hit $72.9b by 2028.
Payment cards drive over 50% of Australia's e-commerce transactions
The country’s e-commerce market is anticipated to hit $72.9b by 2028.
What drives Australia's retail transformation
Next-generation consumer channels and behaviours are anticipated to shape retail growth trends.
Brandon Park Shopping Centre in Melbourne up for sale
It boasts a total lettable area of 23,038 square metres.
Neal Reed named as senior vice president and managing director for P&G ANZ
He succeeds Kumar Venkatasubramanian, who is moving to lead P&G's business in India.
Authentic Brands Group names Lim Mi-Kyoung as SVP and head of ANZ
She will lead the brand's regional expansion efforts.
Retail investment in Australia soars to $2.6b in Q4 2023
Regional and sub-regional centres attracted over half of retail investment volume in 2023.
Taylor Swift's concert boosts Australian retail sales by 0.3% in February
The clothing, footwear and personal accessories sector saw the biggest growth.
Grown Alchemist opts for private ownership post L'OCCITANE exit
The brand is targeting international expansion, with a particular focus on North America and China.
7-Eleven International completes $1.1b acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia
The agreement adds over 750 stores in Australia to 7-Eleven International's global portfolio.
Australia's Easter-labelled online candy SKUs down 10 % YoY amidst cost-of-living crisis
Still, seasonal chocolate sales are expected to outpace other chocolate confectionery types in the country.
Premium skincare brand Medipledge launches in Australia
The brand specialises in post-laser skin barrier restoration, especially for Asian skin.
Australian businesses embrace pop-ups for omnichannel success
It offers businesses a low-cost way to maintain a physical presence without the expenses of traditional stores.
Australian retail spending growth slows down to 2% YoY in 2023
Whilst traditional retail spending growth slowed, online retail increased in 2023.
Around 4 in 5 Australian households embrace online shopping in 2023
About 9.5 million households made online purchases in 2023.
Plant-based foods in Australian supermarkets face scepticism over nutritional credentials
Over 700 plant-based foods have been observed to contain variations of sodium.
The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
VF Corporation will complete the transition to a direct-sales model by second half of 2024.
Omnichannels account for nearly half of $15b Australian online sales
Social media, AI, low costs and out-of-home returns push consumers towards omnichannels.