The cost of living crisis hasn’t been the only factor behind Savers Australia’s decision to expand into NSW for the first time.
In the lead-up to the budget,younger Australians were hopeful for real cost-of-living relief. Instead,we’ve been left with little to celebrate.
As prices continue to increase,new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.
Feeling the pinch? Innovative online tools are helping shoppers save at the supermarket,or bypass it altogether.
The cost-of-living crisis that is hitting consumers is now being felt by small and medium-sized businesses as shoppers try to make savings.
As the price of some fruit and meat comes down,Coles is betting on lower-priced home-brand products to stop customers from switching to the German discount supermarket.
One of Australia’s largest mall owners significantly downgraded its security management at 57 major shopping centres around the country in the month before the deadly Westfield Bondi Junction attack.
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments,while they were previously only common on credit cards.
The use of vague environmental claims that confuse consumers,such as “eco” or “green”,is being banned in the EU. Australia should do the same.
The supermarket giant’s outgoing CEO refused to answer repeated questions about the company’s return on equity,which infuriated Greens senator Nick McKim.
In recent years,I made the mistake of acquiring a taste for expensive booze. I would find beers with exceptional can designs and phrases such as “NEIPA” and “hazy pale” which made me feel special. Now I can’t afford the cheap stuff.