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Monash survey predicts Australian retail Christmas trends

Inside Retail

To combat rising inflation and cost of living pressures, Australian shoppers have commenced their Christmas shopping months earlier, according to a new study. Australian shoppers are also estimated to spend $379 on Christmas presents with four out of five shoppers expected to make a product purchase in-store.

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Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption

Retail TouchPoints

The excitement that typically surrounds the back-to-school season is being replaced by stress and uncertainty. Lack of clarity surrounding school reopenings, combined with lack of confidence in remote learning procedures, are driving big spending shifts among parents and caregivers.

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“We did not do enough”: Woolworths cans plans for Darwin Dan Murphy’s

Inside Retail

He said, however, that there is strong support from many consumers for a Dan Murphy’s store in the NT, but he wouldn’t confirm whether it’s something Woolworths would consider in the near future. “We We know that our customers want one, but we need to do it in a more responsible, engaged, thoughtful manner,” he said. “We

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Data: July’s wet weather dampens retail sales

Retail Gazette

Retail sales have fallen for the second time this year as last month’s wash out led to a bigger than expected drop. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning July’s constant downpour pushed shoppers to make their purchases online, with 27.4% the month before.

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Online sales fell in August as shoppers returned to physical stores

365 Retail

Online sales fell last month as shoppers returned in droves to physical stores, according to new data. Additionally, the bank holiday weekend and back-to-school buzz contributed to a rise in non-food sales. The signs that consumers are spending more on other activities was played out in the latest Barclaycard data.

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AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

As the pandemic moves into new phases, responses lurch wildly between complete lockdowns to fast-track reopenings and back to lockdowns, at different cadences in every country, state or even locality. On the other hand, shoppers who are staying close to home, by choice or to comply with restrictions, have limited spending options.

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Survey: Delta variant hurting consumer confidence

Mass Relators

consumer confidence is waning because of the rise of the Delta variant, a new consumer survey conducted last week by First Insight has found. The survey saw a 25% increase since July 2021 in the number of consumers admitting that they are “very or somewhat worried” about the Coronavirus, up from 51% to 64%.