Consumers cautious but they still have drive; confidence is down, yet strong brands are a comfort and the car has not lost its appeal

Article Abstract:

Australia's consumer spending trends reflect a degree of uncertainty in the country's economic outlook. The Asian economic crisis, the declining Australian dollar, the emergence of the One Nation party's influence, and fear of unemployment and a possible consumption tax are economic realities that have hindered spending. Some industries have escaped this concern; consumers still use telecommunications services and automobiles. During the first six months of 1998, car sales increased 15.7% with purchases of 63,000 new passenger automobiles.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Motor Vehicles, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Automobile industry, Consumer confidence

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Do something different

Article Abstract:

The reasons behind the drop in retail spending by 0.4%, for December 2005, are presented. The retailers are adopting innovative marketing strategies to retain customer base.

Australia, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Sales & consumption, Marketing procedures, Retail Trade, Marketing, Consumer Expenditures, Private Households, Stationery stores, Consumer Exp-Stationery,Writing Suppl, Consumer Expend-Food & Tobacco, Consumer Expend-Health & Recreation, Consumer Expend-Reading & Recreation, Methods, Retail industry, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Consumer spending, Company marketing practices, Customer relations, Industry sales and revenue, Retailers (Persons)

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Welcome to 2000: on with the volatility

Article Abstract:

The prospects for the Australian economy in 2000 are discussed. Issues addressed include government measures to create self-funded retirees.

Editorial

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