Retailers aren’t feeling the festive cheer, but who’s to blame?

By Andre Sammartino, University of Melbourne

The lead up to Christmas inevitably draws our attention to the actions and performance of retailers. This December there have been very few tales of cheer. Major players such as JB Hi Fi, Billabong and…

14 July 2011

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Are doubts about consumer confidence justified?

By Paul Harrison, Deakin University

Consumer confidence has fallen by 8.3% to its lowest level in two years, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index. The drop has been connected to speculation about the impact…

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13 June 2012

Consumer confidence weak despite rate cuts

By Justin Norrie, The Conversation

Wary consumers are unmoved by recent interest rate cuts and healthy economic figures, according to an index of consumer sentiment…

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Senior Lecturer in International Business & Strategic Management

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