Australia

Men’s grooming in Australia has experienced significant value growth in recent years, fuelled by increasing awareness of men’s wellbeing and a greater focus on personal grooming and appearance. This trend is partly influenced by societal shifts and…

Despite an overall slowdown in sales growth by e-commerce in Australia in 2023, especially by specialists, direct-to-consumer (DTC) models have gained popularity in the fashion industry as players sought to optimise their channel strategies and…

Ikea Restaurant remained the only chained self-service cafeteria operating in Australia in 2023, with 10 outlets throughout the country. With only 13 independent self-service cafeterias in operation in Australia, it is unsurprising to see Ikea…

In 2023, thin wall plastic containers recorded dynamic growth in jam and preserves packaging, helping this pack type to gain share in this category. Thin wall plastic containers have good barrier properties to protect against external elements such…

Value sales via department stores in Australia notably slowed in 2023 compared to the previous year’s double-digit growth, ensuring they remained below pre-pandemic levels as the rising cost of living impacted consumers’ disposable incomes.…

Folding cartons, the biggest pack type in hot drinks in Australia, has continued to grow in recent years, with this expected to continue over the forecast period. Folding cartons remain popular as they are seen as a convenient packaging option for…

The persistent wave of inflation, causing a surge in prices across various goods and services, has compelled consumers to reassess their shopping habits and make budgetary adjustments, in order to cope with the rising costs. Fresh fish and seafood,…

Thin wall plastic containers have been gaining share in soup packaging, with this shift due to a number of reasons. Firstly, these containers are lightweight as well as easy to use and handle, making them a convenient option for both manufacturers…

In 2023, traditional watches is set to witness a stronger decline in volume sales and slower growth in current value terms than in the previous year in Australia. This deceleration can be attributed to consumers curtailing their spending on…

The major talking point of 2023 from a consumer lending point of view has been the increase in interest rates over the year as a result of the RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) attempting to address high inflation rates. Due to higher interest rates,…