Savvy shoppers are waiting for good deals before they spend,making it tougher for retailers to opt out of the big sale. But if done right,it can be lucrative.
It may be the most wonderful time of the year,but Christmas can also be the most expensive for many of us.
Driving around has become cheaper,but the fun stuff – holidays and recreational activities – are probably setting you back.
The official measure of inflation,at 2.8 per cent,should force a cut in interest rates. But the Reserve Bank is tracking its own inflation measure.
A smaller-than-expected rise in prices through the September quarter has brought inflation down to 2.8 per cent – but it’s not enough for the Reserve Bank.
Consumers are gradually becoming more optimistic about their personal finances,according to three separate surveys.
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A suggestion to put a lid on the number of cafes in the country is unlikely to keep costs low,amid the soaring prices of arabica beans.
The books may not be cheaper,but the 145-year-old retailer’s other offerings – better online and in-store service,a strong loyalty program – aim to hook shoppers in.
It used to be that knowing when to retire was a relatively simple calculation,but these days its much more complex.
The lack of a tax-cut-induced spending spree shows consumers have well and truly got the message about tightening their spending.