Australia

Despite the persistent impact of cost-of-living pressures over 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia showed resilience. Local consumers did not necessarily reduce their purchases of beauty products but instead sought more affordable options.…

Pharmacies in Australia maintained their position as the primary source of health products for local consumers in 2023. This position is despite supermarkets such as Coles and Woolworths expanding their product ranges to include medication. However,…

In the wake of the pandemic, Australians directed their attention towards creating comfortable and hygienic living spaces. The pandemic period witnessed a surge in sales of high-performance vacuum cleaners. Leading players such as Dyson and Ecovacs…

Despite the expectation of slight current value growth, in 2023 menswear in Australia is facing declining volume demand, which is largely attributed to a noticeable fall in discretionary spending, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Even…

As interest rates peaked in 2023, households, particularly those with mortgages, and low-income families, have faced increasing financial pressure, making it more challenging for parents to allocate discretionary spending towards clothing for their…