Heise Says
#InterestFree #Debt #Retail People are being caught out with fees and transaction charges on Interest-Free retail purchases. https://youtu.be/aYI2aEJu9nw References Sydney man slugged with huge hidden fees in ‘buy now, pay later’ offer https://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/sydney-man-slugged-with-huge-hidden-fees-in-buy-now-pay-later-offer/news-story/2471cf40421b59ce0ae6bd793c4037c7
#Recession #Bankruptcy #Queensland Queensland has become the Bankruptcy leader in Australia. While at the same time 56% of all new jobs were created in the public sector. I would argue that these are not good signs for the economy. Reference The Courier Mail Friday 30 August 2019
#Myer #DavidJones #GetWokeGoBroke Myer and David Jones are focussing on political correctness and social justice in the board room and seem to be getting Woke and going Broke. References Gerry Harvey says Myer and DJs score top marks for boardroom diversity but ‘we beat the sh*t out of them’ https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/gerry-harvey-says-myer-and-djs-score-top-marks-for-boardroom-diversity-but-we-beat-the-sht-out-of-them/news-story/e8075731d5222f2538217755f28bf0e3
#Stockland #Profits #SGP Stockland’s profits are down 70% and they are currently halfway through a $1 billion divestment out of the retail sector. A sign that the retail recession is well underway. References STOCKLAND FY19 RESULT – FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE RETURNS http://clients3.weblink.com.au/pdf/SGP/02136031.pdf
#ConsumerConfidence #Westpac #Retail Westpac has reported that Consumer Confidence is up in August. A sign that the retail recession is turning around or simply the result of the tax rebate and the start of a new financial year? Let’s make sure to check next month when people receive the credit card bills. References Investopia Westpac […]
Unemployment #Recession #Retail JB Hi-Fi has bucked the trend and avoided the impact of the retail recession. A turn-around or simply a result of their product brand a people naively spending a tax-cut like a handout? References JB Hi-Fi announces strong profit, despite bleak retail conditions https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-12/jb-hi-fi-results-profit-tough-retail-sector/11404608?section=business
#Recession #Retail #Kmart K-Mart’s sales figures have declined, signalling a worsening of Australia’s Retail Recession. What will happen when Amazon starts to take off in Australia? References https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/retail-sector-in-recession-warning-signs-for-kmart-big-w-myer-and-david-jones/news-story/22b6d944bb3d82fc6d93437d433c04b6
#Recession #UnderEmployment #Unemployment Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.2%. While that might sound like good news, it is masking an increase in our underemployment rate and part-time work due to the election. References Unemployment remains steady at 5.2pc despite an extra 42,300 jobs https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-06-13/unemployment-remains-steady-despite-extral-42000-jobs/11205060?section=business
#Recession #Retail #NAB Recent NAB survey data indicates that while business confidence is up Australia’s retail sector is in recession the list of which have not been seen since the GFC. While many are hoping the recent RBA rate cut will help stimulate the economy, I think consumer confidence might be different. References NAB business […]