Tag: Retail

Empty Shelves Signal the Retail Recession

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 09/10/2019

#Retail #Recession #Economy #HeiseSays Empty shelves and failed departments stores signal the growth of the retail recession. For a sector that employed nearly 10% of the Australian workforce, this is a big concern. References Empty shelves as Debenhams’ sole Australian department store prepares for the end https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/empty-shelves-as-debenhams-sole-australian-department-store-prepares-for-the-end/news-story/3d09c7306e83b09b26537b516a0e53f4 Retail Trade http://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx?LMIP/GainInsights/IndustryInformation/RetailTrade

Tags Australia, Debnahams, Development, Economic Complexity, Economy, Farming, Government Intervention, Industry, Melbourne, Mining, Recession, Research, Retail, Victoria

Economy

Soaring House Prices will Save the Economy

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 27/09/2019

#Economy #Houing #Recession Frydenberg pins hope on soaring Housing Prices to save the economy. References Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is ‘optimistic’ soaring house prices will get the Australian economy roaring again, but experts aren’t sold https://www.businessinsider.com.au/treasurer-josh-frydenberg-house-prices-property-market-rba-2019-9?fbclid=IwAR1nu0cFAt13shSTNJPv-cxiMlAa_m3l8IslYsNb-24Rw9Ax9dozcH0SPSo

Tags Australia, consumer confidence, Consumer Spending, Economy, Household spending, Housing, Josh Frydenberg, LNP, Marketing, Recession, Recovery, Retail

Economy Recession

Petrol Prices Soar

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 27/09/2019

#Recession #Economy #Petrol Petrol prices soared recently in Australian and have remained high. References Petrol prices stay high despite global oil prices falling to pre-attack levelshttps://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-27/petrol-prices-stay-high-despite-oil-falling-to-pre-attack-level/11549550?section=business

Tags Australia, consumer confidence, Consumer Spending, Economy, Household spending, Marketing, Petrol, Recession, Retail

Economy Recession

Household Spending Surges

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 27/09/2019

#Recession #Economy #Australia Surprisingly household spending intentions are looking up. A temporary blip or a change in trend? Household Spending Intentions Series. September 2019 https://www.commbank.com.au/content/dam/commbank-assets/business/insights/2019-09/cba-hsi-sep19.pdf

Tags Australia, consumer confidence, Consumer Spending, Economy, Household spending, Marketing, Recession, Retail

Economy Recession

Australia’s Hidden Recession

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 27/09/2019

#Recession #Economy #Australia Former Treasurer Peter Costello believes Australia has been in a hidden recession. References Has Australia had a hidden recession? Peter Costello thinks so https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/has-australia-had-a-hidden-recession-peter-costello-thinks-so-011830750.html

Tags Australia, Confidence, Consumer, Economy, Hidden Recession, Marketing, Peter Costello, Recession, Retail, Retail Spending, Tax Return

Economy Recession

Tax Returns to Save the Economy

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 26/09/2019

#Economy #Recession #RBA The RBA is hoping that tax returns will save the Australian economy. References Australians reap tax refunds worth $17.4 billion, as RBA signals tax cuts will boost https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-26/australians-reap-tax-refunds-worth-$17.4-billion/11548186?section=business

Tags Australia, Confidence, Consumer, Economy, Marketing, Recession, Retail, Retail Spending, Tax Return

Economy

Cold Rock Stores Closing

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 19/09/2019

#Retail #ColdRock #Recession Cold Rock Ice Creamery stores are closing abruptly. A clear example of the challenges facing small business in the retail sector. References Two Queensland Cold Rock stores close amid rising cost pressures https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/two-queensland-cold-rock-stores-close-amid-rising-cost-pressures/news-story/18ac6dcc7c75efb443d63f13c70ba933

Tags AusPol, Australia, Business, Cold Rock, Ice Cream, Marketing, Recession, Retail

Economy

Is Australia in a Depression?

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 10/09/2019

#Australia #Economy #Depression Let’s look at the numbers and see if Australia meets Keynes’ definition of a depression. References

Tags 1930, Australia, Consumers, Consumption, CPI, Depression, Economics, Economy, Inflation, Property, Recession, Retail, Shopping, The Great Depression

Political Commentary

Blaming Consumers for the Economy

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 09/09/2019

#Economy #Recession #Consumption Consumers are being blamed for worsening economic conditions. But can people be blamed because while our costs of living have increased wage growth has been virtually non-existent? https://youtu.be/cjZK4gd9pSM References How a consumer go-slow and a pile of debt is killing the economy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-08/economy-grinds-down-as-consumers-keep-their-wallets-shut/11487524?section=business

Tags Australia, Consumers, Consumption, CPI, Economics, Economy, Inflation, Property, Recession, Retail, Shopping

Economy Property Recession

Stockland’s $1 billion Retail Selloff

Post author By Heise Says
Post date 07/09/2019

#Stockland #Recession #Retail Stockland is halfway through a $1 billion dollar divestment or selloff of their non-core retail portfolio. Certainly an indication of where the smart money is moving and perhaps a sign of the medium-term retail future for Australia? References STOCKLAND FY19 RESULT – FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE RETURNS http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/SGP/02136031.pdf

Tags AusPol, Australia, Divestment, Economy, Property, Retail, Selloff, Stocklands