Consumer spending
Opinion
Competition
Could limiting our number of cafes prevent the dreaded $7 latte?
A suggestion to put a lid on the number of cafes in the country is unlikely to keep costs low, amid the soaring prices of arabica beans.
- by William Bennett
Latest
‘Not competing on price’: Under the cover of book chain Dymocks’ pivot to premium
The books may not be cheaper, but the 145-year-old retailer’s other offerings – better online and in-store service, a strong loyalty program – aim to hook shoppers in.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Ageing
How do you know when you’re ready to retire?
It used to be that knowing when to retire was a relatively simple calculation, but these days its much more complex.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retail
Frugal response to tax cuts should be music to Reserve Bank’s ears
The lack of a tax-cut-induced spending spree shows consumers have well and truly got the message about tightening their spending.
- by Clancy Yeates
Tax attack could be next challenge for cash-strapped shoppers
Shoppers have yet to dip into their stage 3 tax cuts to boost spending. And they may face a new problem – the tax man.
- by Shane Wright
Exclusive
Parenting
‘We’re not a baby retailer’: How The Memo is appealing to Millennial mums
After taking Melbourne’s baby industry by storm, the Millennial favourite is set to open its first Sydney store next month.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
‘Smashed’ economy slows like it’s 1991
The economy grew just 0.2 in the three months to June, propped up by government spending, and is in the worst run of per person GDP drops since the early 1980s.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Analysis
Australian economy
The crucial measure dragging down the NSW economy
The cost-of-living crunch now appears to be hitting NSW harder than other states. Here’s why.
- by Matt Wade
Five things the national accounts tell us about the economy
Here’s what you need to know from the latest gauge of the economy – in five charts.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Australian economy
Cookies crumble as interest rates bite into household budgets
Australians are responding to high inflation and interest rates by downgrading their biscuits, beer and footwear.
- by Shane Wright
‘It doesn’t run out of battery’: How close are we to a cashless economy?
Most members of Gen Z say they won’t be using cash within a decade. But is Australia ready to ditch notes and coins?
- by David Swan
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