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Retail Roulette – Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts are a complete gamble for retailers and consumers alike

Retail Focus

Now, securing sought after products at the best price is becoming increasingly chaotic for consumers, with prices fluctuating during a number of weeks across the Golden Quarter. Forget deal or no deal, it’s more like deal or disappointment for consumers, leaving much to be desired in terms of results for retailers.

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ACCC sues The Good Guys over dodgy promotions

Inside Retail

JB Hi-Fi’s subsidiary The Good Guys is facing legal action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged deceptive misrepresentations around its ‘StoreCash’ promotions. The post ACCC sues The Good Guys over dodgy promotions appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Decoding Chinese consumer spending behaviour in 2025 

Inside Retail

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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JB Hi-Fi posts higher net income in half year

Inside Retail

JB Hi-Fi’s net income grew in the half year ended December 31, thanks to higher sales bolstered by Black Friday and Boxing Day promotions. The consumer electronics retailer’s net income climbed 8 per cent year over year to $285.4 million as sales jumped 9.8 per cent to $5.67 JB Hi-Fi Australia’s sales rose 7.2

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Deliveroo Singapore’s MD Jason Parke on the company’s retail arm launch

Inside Retail

Last month, food delivery company Deliveroo expanded its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ service into Singapore, enabling consumers to order retail goods on demand, alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. The launch coincides with the company’s 9th anniversary in Singapore.

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Five retailers share their expectations for peak season

Inside Retail

Will the rising cost of living cramp consumer spending in the most important quarter of the retail calendar? . Every day of trade from Black Friday to Christmas is important, so this year we have segmented our promotional calendar into days, not weeks, during peak. We’re expecting an especially strong result in our physical stores.

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What to do when waste-conscious consumers expect action

Inside Retail

At least two significant forces are reshaping how and where consumers shop and their expectations of brands. Encouragingly, consumers are ready to increase participation in the circular economy. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” . In stark contrast, Finland is targeting 100 per cent by 2025 2.

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