Consumer spending
‘Be in the game or suffer’: ‘Black November’ is reshaping Christmas and Boxing Day sales
With end-of-year sales “marathon” starting earlier and earlier in November, Australian retailers are rewriting their battle plans.
- by Jessica Yun
Latest
Ignoring Black Friday sales is no longer an option for retailers. So now they’re getting tactical
Savvy shoppers are waiting for good deals before they spend, making it tougher for retailers to opt out of the big sale. But if done right, it can be lucrative.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Budgeting
Six tips to save you from a financial hangover this Christmas
It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be the most expensive for many of us.
- by Victoria Devine
Six graphs that show how inflation is hitting our spending
Driving around has become cheaper, but the fun stuff – holidays and recreational activities – are probably setting you back.
- by Millie Muroi
Analysis
Inflation
There’s your inflation rate – then there’s the Reserve Bank’s rate
The official measure of inflation, at 2.8 per cent, should force a cut in interest rates. But the Reserve Bank is tracking its own inflation measure.
- by Shane Wright
No mortgage joy for Christmas with RBA holding out on interest rate drop
A smaller-than-expected rise in prices through the September quarter has brought inflation down to 2.8 per cent – but it’s not enough for the Reserve Bank.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Cost of living
Australia’s cost-of-living squeeze is finally easing
Consumers are gradually becoming more optimistic about their personal finances, according to three separate surveys.
- by Matt Wade
LIVE STREAM: Leading Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes tackle workplace culture
LIVE STREAM: A panel of veterans discuss hospitality workplace culture and how fostering a positive place to work can lead to success.
- by Good Food staff writers
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
‘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
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