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Retailer Strips Black Lives Matter Merchandise From Online Store

David Richards July 1, 2020 No Comments

As Black Lives Matter organisers in NSW get set to march in another illegal gathering retailers have moved to strip BLM merchandise from their stores. Walmart, the largest retailer in…

As PM Invests Billions To Keep Chinese Out, RealMe Launches New Chinese Smartphone

David Richards June 30, 2020 No Comments

If you are into high security risk Chinese smartphones, BBK Electronics the owners of both the Real Me and Oppo brands in Australia have a brand new $699 handset. The…

Aldi Sales: Affordable Wearables & Outdoor Tech

Elise Reid June 30, 2020 No Comments

This week’s Aldi Special Buys (going on sale on 4th July) feature a number of high-value outdoor tech products, including wearables, laser range finders, handheld radios, cameras, and LED headlamps.…

Google ‘Smart Home Virtual Summit’ Next Week

Roma Christian June 30, 2020 No Comments

Google will host a two-day ‘Smart Home Virtual Summit’ next week for its developer community -i n lieu of the annual I/O Conference – as demand for Google Assistant powered…

ABS: Payroll Jobs Making A Slow Recovery

Elise Reid June 30, 2020 No Comments

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that total payroll jobs rose a modest 1% between mid-May and mid-June. However, the recovery in payroll jobs between…

ACMA Survey Notes Telco Progress On Consumer Protections

Elise Reid June 30, 2020 No Comments

The latest credit assessments mystery shopping study by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that telcos are making good progress in implementing strengthened consumer protection measures. This…

American Express Gives Card Members $50 To ‘Shop Small’

Elise Reid June 30, 2020 No Comments

As part of its ‘Shop Small’ initiative, which aims to support small businesses through the COVID-19 crisis, American Express is offering eligible and enrolled card members $50 cash back when…

COVID-19 Recovery: 90% Of Australians Are Shopping At Stores Again

Elise Reid June 29, 2020 No Comments

The latest ABS ‘Household Impacts of COVID-19 Survey’ found that Australians are rapidly returning to their normal pre-COVID-19 activities, with 90% of respondents saying that there were either going shopping…

Asia-Pacific Expected To Return To Growth Of 6.9% In 2021

Elise Reid June 29, 2020 No Comments

S&P has estimated that the Asia-Pacific region’s lost output over 2020 and 2021 will near $3 trillion as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the economy.…

70-80% Shoppers Research Online Before Buying In Store

Elise Reid June 29, 2020 No Comments

Paul Greenberg – the founder of business network NORA and Co-Founder of DealsDirect.com.au – told The Australian Financial Review Virtual Retail Summit that as much as 70-80% of retail spending…