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Consumers spending more but cautiously
Australian consumers continue to think twice when they open their wallets, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator.
Spending contracts in October
Economy-wide spending eased during October by 1.2 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms, according to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator.
Confidence rise fuels hope for positive Christmas
Further evidence indicating a promising Christmas has been provided by Nielsen.
Retail climate looking positive, study says
While many reports claim the retail sector is in a world of pain, IBISWorld said the retail climate has in fact been reasonably positive leading up to 2012-13.
High mark-ups drive consumers online
One of the key factors that are driving Australian consumers to shop online is that it saves them money, a study from The Australia Institute reveals.
A gloomy year ahead
More evidence has been released by the ARA showing it will be another tough year of retail trading with over 50 per cent of Australians planning to spend less.
