While many of us still struggle in the cost-of-living crisis,the big shopping centre landlords are optimistic they’re on the cusp of a retail recovery.
In a trading update on Thursday,the supermarket giant said shoppers were visiting up to eight other retailers a week to make their dollars stretch.
While you might not think to buy Christmas gifts from the ultra-fast,ultra-cheap Chinese retailers,there are plenty of other items Australians want on the cheap for the festive season.
Driving around has become cheaper,but the fun stuff – holidays and recreational activities – are probably setting you back.
The chief executive has to convince Canberra and Woolies’ customers that she is responding to the cost-of-living crisis rather than the ker-ching of the cash register.
Supermarket giant Woolworths has warned that first-half profits will suffer at its supermarkets as customers continue to look to cheaper products amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Dodgy practices aimed at parting shoppers from their money will soon be banned under a government plan to bolster consumer protections.
Coles is battling to win consumer trust – and a bigger share of the Christmas shop as customers spread their spending over a longer time and more retailers.
After more than 1000 complaints,the Australian retailer has been cleared of wrongdoing – but some unhappy customers are standing firm in their belief they were misled.
A steady supply of eggs is still several months away,farmers say,as the industry scrambles to recover from a bird flu outbreak earlier this year.
The government is increasing its attention on the nation’s supermarket aisles,promising to make it easier to detect shrinkflation.