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Cash splash on Mother’s Day as spend nears $1b

Australians could spend more than $900 million on Mother's Day this year with alcohol and flowers popular ways to say thanks to the caregiver in their lives.

The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023

Why customers are paying 20 per cent more for public holiday hot chips

Public holiday surcharges as high as 20 per cent are hitting the hip pockets of diners, exposing a lack of rules about how much businesses can charge.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Abuse by customers is at record levels, and retail workers aren’t buying it

With levels of retail staff abuse by customers not easing despite the end of lockdowns and restrictions, experts are calling out for help.

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023

Aussies seek bargains in post-Xmas sales

Shoppers are predicted to spend record amounts in the summer sales with clothing, hospitality and household goods expected to be the most popular categories.

AAP · Dec 25, 2022

Post-Christmas Boxing Day sales forecast to reach record $23.5 billion

Australian shoppers are expected to spend a record $23.5 billion during the Boxing Day sales period — an increase of 7.9 per cent on last year.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Boxing Day shoppers ready to smash records

Boxing Day spending is expected to reach record heights as shoppers look to snap up bargains, despite financially challenging times.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

Running out of ideas? Oprah’s annual Christmas shopping list offers some sweet surprises

Running out of ideas for Christmas gifts? US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has released her 2022 favourite things to buy family and friends.

The New Daily · Dec 11, 2022

Black Friday, Cyber Monday sales set to top $6b, as consumers shrug off soaring inflation

Australians are expected to add to last year's $6 billion spend in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, even with inflation at a 30-year high.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Black Friday in Australia is a spending frenzy. With the rising cost of living, will this year be different?

It's the final countdown to the consumer event of the year — Black Friday — a November sales spectacular imported from the US, and growing in popularity in Australia.

ABC News · Nov 17, 2022

Interest rate rises lead to second job surge

The squeeze on Australian families has prompted more people to look to second jobs to claw back the cash they are paying in higher bills.

The New Daily · Nov 14, 2022