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Interest rate cuts not helping retail confidence
Interest rate cuts towards the end of 2012 have done little to ease business concern, the latest survey from NAB suggests.
Strongest consumer sentiment in years
Positivity is all around us with consumer sentiment rising by a buoyant 7.7 per cent in February.
Group buying market gains strong profits
The group buying deal continues to remain strong with more than half a billion dollar having been spent in the industry in 2012.
Business profit expectations slide
Australian businesses anticipate modest sales activity, difficult trading conditions and subdued consumer activity over the next few months.
Gender confidence gap widens
While they may be the keenest shoppers, Australian women are not so confident compared to men, the latest MasterCard consumer confidence index has revealed.
E-tailers lead in site search best practices
User-friendly and visually appealing online search experiences helps increase conversion rates and improve customer engagement, according to a new study.
December retail results disappoint
Despite the slight optimism from retailers prior to the Christmas sales, the results for December has unfortunately fallen short.
Retail space in demand
While retail trade levels have been rather rocky, this has not dampened demand for space by retailers.
Positive attitude in 2013 on spending
A positive attitude about retailing is all around with Australians preparing to spend in 2013, according to the latest Nielsen report.
The year ahead: Manhattan Associates
Customer service, mobile integration and technology investment are key to success for this year, according to Manhattan Associates.
