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January
Young people are the happiest customers. 3 charts show why
Despite the cost of living, a cohort of Australian consumers is still willing to splash out $250 on a swimsuit. What’s fuelling their spree?
August 2024
Blundy’s Accent Group misses lofty expectations
After a tough 2023-24 when sales rose just 2.4 per cent and earnings fell, the new year began slower than investors expected, pushing shares down 16 per cent.
July 2024
Bombed out retailers stage comeback ahead of results season
There is plenty of pressure on household budgets, but retailers from Universal Store to shoe chain owner Accent Group say trading is picking up.
February 2024
Shares in Lovisa, Universal Store jump as dividends rise
The two retailers reported softer like-for-like sales but were bullish in their outlook, boosting returns for shareholders.
December 2023
These nine micro-cap stocks are tipped to surge in 2024
Stock pickers say an unusual set of circumstances presents a great opportunity for brave investors to buy cheap companies with strong outlooks.
November 2023
Why Black Friday discounts could come back to bite retailers
In a desperate attempt to boost lacklustre sales, retailers have turned what was originally a short, sharp shopping promotion into an extended margin-sapping clearance sale.
September 2023
Retailers hope new stores will beat the spending blues
New stores are helping retailers grow topline sales but if conditions deteriorate, they may drag on earnings.
July 2023
Fine dining and $500 bottles of tequila – where people are still spending
Cost of living pressures are denting sales of certain services – but not all.
June 2023
Fear factor grips retailers as spending slows
A sharp slide in sales is forcing retailers to accelerate discounting and promotions amid warnings that the downturn in consumer spending could be deeper than during the early 1990s recession.
Baby Bunting dumped to five-year low as profits slump
Shares in the retailer fell more than 16 per cent after it cut guidance following poor performance of a key promotional sale in May.
Amazon moves closer to $5.5b Australian milestone
A perfect storm is brewing for the US retail giant to gain more share of consumers’ wallets propelled by a weaker macro backdrop.
May 2023
ASX retail stocks are on a horror run for good reason
Foot Locker and Universal Stores have warned of a downturn as retailers skewed to low and middle-income earners are punished by the market.
Universal Store shares tank 25pc on dour outlook
The youth apparel retailer’s shares fell, along with Brett Blundy’s Lovisa and JB Hi-Fi.
Why these four retail stocks are likely to survive a downturn
These lesser-known names are well-equipped to face a drop in spending.
April 2023
Amazon opens up Sydney robotics site to the public
Ever wanted to see how that little brown Amazon box arrives at your door? Here is your chance.
March 2023
Small cap specialist wants ‘full’ price for InvoCare from TPG
Marcus Burns blames central banks for the US banking crisis, and thinks TPG can afford to pay up to $13.50 for InvoCare.
February 2023
Younger brigade still spending up
Spared from the worries of rising home loan repayments after nine rate rises, most younger consumers are still spending briskly.
December 2022
Travel vs retail: the battleground for discretionary spending in 2023
A fight is simmering: travel versus retail spending. There will be a looser.
November 2022
What investors need to look for in small-cap wreckage
If the bears are right, then stocks can go lower in 2023. But cashed-up investors will find rich pickings. When the turn comes, it will be fast and large.
September 2022
The RBA’s rate rises aren’t working on shoppers (yet)
Many retailing CEOs say spending is still solid after four rate rises and there is no sign of the “demand destruction” the RBA is aiming for.