Consumer spending
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Retailers set for cautious consumer spending
Retailers will need to continue discounting in the lead-up to Christmas as consumers remain cautious about their spending, according to the latest Com... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: New car sales expected to break through the one million barrier in 2010
Concern lingers over Australians’ consumer spending after new figures reveal that retail sales rose by just 0.3% in September from the previous month.... Read More -
How can I stretch my marketing budget and still get good market presence?
I have a limited marketing budget and am weighing up how I should spend my money. What can I do to stretch my budget and get a good presence in the ma... Read More -
Consumers increasingly happy to splash the cash
The amount of Australian consumers who feel it’s now a good time to buy major household items has hit a four-year high, according to new research. ... Read More -
Consumers becoming more selective with their spending
Consumers are bypassing the shops in favour of big ticket items like cars and holidays, according to new Commonwealth Bank research. Read More -
Consumer confidence edges up
There is further evidence that consumer confidence is slowly recovering, with research showing that a clear majority of Australians feel that now is a... Read More -
Consumers revert back to cautious ways
Australian businesses have been told to expect a conservative mindset from consumers over the next year, following a 5% dip in consumer confidence dur... Read More -
Consumer spending edges up
Australian consumer spending is beginning to recover, with August sales the strongest in nine months, new figures have revealed. Read More -
How do I conduct market research?
Many start-ups don’t have the money to hire firms to conduct market research. However, many companies are able to do their own market research by usin... Read More