Australian economy
Good news, bad news for online retail at the petrol pump
Fuel prices are set to rise again across Australia, as the Government’s Fuel Excise cuts have expired, opening the door again for the cost of petrol to shoot back up to punishing levels for consumers. The news for online retail, however, may not be all bad - as out of necessity consumers increasingly turn to online shopping as a method of saving on fuel costs.
Retail climbs but consumers face uphill battle, figures show
New figures released today show Australia’s retail turnover saw an increase of 0.6 percent in August, making it the eighth consecutive month to see such growth.
Much Ado About… Nothing? Cost of Living Reality for Retailers
The developing cost of living crisis is “exaggerated” says Economics Editor for the Australian Financial Review John Kehoe, responding to the latest National Accounts data reflecting modest growth in GDP for the June quarter.
‘Doesn’t Tell the Full Story’: Treasurer Hits Pause on Celebrating Latest GDP Growth
“It's a solid outcome, but it doesn't tell the full story about our economy,” says Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, responding to the latest data suggesting modest growth in the Australian economy.
Consumer Confidence is ‘Significantly’ High for 2021
Consumer confidence has increased by 1.6 pts to 111.9 following a strong December quarter in 2020, Roy Morgan has reported.
Click Frenzy’s Huge Impact on Aussie Retailers
As the countdown to Click Frenzy Mayhem ticks away, Criteo analysed its effect on Aussie retailers, and its benefit for the Australian e-commerce market.
Small Businesses Approaching 2024 with Proactive Confidence
Despite feeling the pressure, Sendle’s 2023 Small Business Survey has found that many Aussie Small Businesses are proactively approaching 2024.
Cash Rate Pause Welcome Relief Ahead of Christmas
The RBA’s decision to hold cash rates for December is welcomed by retailers but some critics say its not good enough.
David Jones Announces Eastland Store Closure
David Jones has announced the closure of another physical store with the retailer optimising its network to ensure omnichannel efficiency.
Solving the Major Challenges Faced in Omni-channel Retail
The omni-channel experience introduces new challenges. Retailers need to focus on three critical optimisations to ensure a frictionless customer experience.
Key Takeaways from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands
We identified three key strategies for retailers to meet — and exceed — shopper expectations going into peak season from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands.
The Rise of Delivery Choices – What consumers want and how to exceed their expectations
HUBBED compiles three valuable insights on consumer preferences and expectations on their post purchase parcel delivery experience from its recent report, The Rise of Delivery Choices.
