Urbis Think Tank
Urbis Retail Perspectives Australia: August 2011
Australian Retail Increasingly In Chains
Retail sales growth is still weak, and concentrated in the chains. The underperformance of the independents in categories such as clothing is concerning for its duration and its depth, and suggests structural change in the industry of a more permanent nature.
Consumers Sound The Retreat
Consumer spending fundamentals retreated in July and August from what proved to be a temporary uptick in June. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell by 8.3% in July and then by another 3.5% in August, bringing it down to its lowest level in more than two years.
The Department Store Crusades
Like a great religion, department stores are battling to evolve and keep their devotees on board while gaining more converts. In this article we outline the many ways these retailers are moving with the times.
SPECIAL REPORT: Unravelling Online Retail.
Urbis reveals all on the Australian retail industry’s issue of the year: the online retail sector.
