“Staple of any Christmas lunch”: Agriculture minister urges supermarkets to freeze ham prices
Senator Watt on Monday sent a stern warning to supermarkets to "not profit off hardworking Aussies" in the lead-up to Christmas.
“Christmas spending in decline”: ARA warns of lower discretionary purchases
Research shows spending on food will account for the largest share of spending in the Christmas lead-up, accounting for $26.7 billion.
Aussie tech startup gift flick is partnering with major retailers and reimagining digital gifting
Stressing out over Christmas shipping deadlines is now a thing of the past thanks to Australian tech startup gift flick’s instant digital 'gift wrap' service.
Melbourne beauty entrepreneur celebrates second year on Oprah’s festive list
Murphy & Daughters, which makes home, body and bath botanicals like soap, bath salt, hand creams and candles, is the first Australian company to be featured twice on the list.
“Christmas is in the air”: Click Frenzy launches November shopping spree as online sales boom
The biggest online shopping month is here and small businesses are making the most of what they hope will be the busiest November cyber sales frenzy yet.
‘Merchants are in better shape than last year’: Australia Post urges early Christmas shopping, looks to hire 7000 staff
Online shoppers should start tackling their Christmas list 108 days early to avoid delays and disruption, Australia Post says.
How small businesses can win big during major sales events
As the festive shopping season approaches, you must leverage the power of e-commerce to stand head and shoulders above the competition.
Five marketing ideas to help your brand stand out this Christmas
Social media and marketing might be the last thing on your mind post-pandemic, but the holiday season is when your brand should be most active.
Going late on Christmas marketing this year could cost retailers in a big way
Retailers that start their Christmas promotions in mid or late November will be too late.
A different Christmas: How COVID-19 could take ham off our tables
Some supermarkets and industry groups are warning the flow-on effects of COVID-19 could make it harder for Australians to enjoy staples like ham and lamb at Christmas this year.
Ongoing shipping disruption leaves SMEs facing a Christmas period with nothing to sell
Global and domestic disruption to shipping has left some small businesses facing the upcoming Christmas period with little to sell.
Why it’s more important than ever to Go Local First this Christmas
SmartCompany spoke with two small businesses to gauge how important this year’s Christmas trading will be for them.