Retail & eCommerce Trends: Jul 19 - Australia (5 stories)
Sunday, 19 Jul 2026 Weekly Retail & eCommerce Australia
Here is your Weekly summary for Retail & eCommerce across Australia for Mon 13th July - Sun 19th July 2026
Australian consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards for everyday expenses, raising concerns for discretionary retailers facing a potential slowdown in spending. This trend highlights the fragility of consumer confidence and could impact sales in the retail sector. Meanwhile, Melbourne's scalp care brand Straand has made significant strides by launching in 500 Priceline stores, capitalizing on the growing demand for scalp health products. In international markets, Żabka's stock is surging, while B&M European Value Retail faces a decline, reflecting the volatility in retail stocks amid changing consumer behaviors.
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Warning signs for discretionary retailers as more consumers rely on credit cards, new research finds
Business News Australia RSS 17 Jul 2026, 6:00pmAustralian households are increasingly leaning on credit cards to cover everyday expenses between paydays, with new research warning the trend poses a direct threat to discretionary retailers already bracing for a sharp slowdown in consumer spending. Research from Money.com.au, based on a survey of more than 1,000 Australians conducted in June,...
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Straand lands in 500 Priceline stores as scalp care goes mainstream
SmartCompany 16 Jul 2026, 11:30pmMelbourne brand Straand has expanded into 500 Priceline stores, marking its largest Australian retail rollout as demand for scalp care continues to grow. The post Straand lands in 500 Priceline stores as scalp care goes mainstream appeared first on SmartCompany.