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Tax cuts a “present” for retailers: NRA
Tax cuts should lead to boost to retail spending, says NRA.

Consumer spending slows amid falling confidence
But retail saw the second biggest gain in the month.

New credit card rules aim to protect consumers
New rules aim to prevent people from falling into debt.

Deloitte: Discount trend to reverse
Post-Christmas sales look to be back in vogue as retailers' optimism wanes.

How shops use tricks to get you spending
Many well-known businesses make use of psychology to connect with customers and increase sales.

ARA: Christmas spend to top $50 billion
Retail association and Roy Morgan provide positive annual prediction for retailers.

Vital signs: Business conditions are peachy, so why aren’t businesses investing?
With the ACCC blessing Amazon's ability to charge low prices without running afoul of competition laws, there could be m...

Eastern seaboard boosted by multiple tailwinds
Retailers benefit as national economy continues rotation from mining to services.

Why and how do we measure what consumers feel?
How we track our economy influences everything from government spending and taxes to home lending and business investmen...

Christmas under delivers
Consumer spending in Christmas period slowest in more than two years.