Black Friday, retail sales and spending

Australia Nov retail sales rise by most in 10 months on Black Friday boost
Australian retail sales had the biggest increase in 10 months in November as Black Friday discounting drew cost-conscious shoppers, but even so they missed forecasts suggesting consumer demand remains subdued.
Bargain-hunting Aussies spend up big on Black Friday
After being squeezed by cost of living, cash-cautious Aussies have taken advantage of Black Friday sales and cinematic hits during the month of November.
Black Friday sales boost retail spending, despite cost-of-living crisis
Retail sales rose across all sectors in November, prompting fresh fear that the Reserve Bank may pause any pending interest rate cuts.Australian retail turnover rose 0.8% for the month, according to figures released on Thursday morning by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australia retailers get Black Friday boost, but no bar posed to rate cut
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Australia’s Retail Sales Boosted by Heavy Discounting in November
Australia retail activity jumped in November, supported by Black Friday sales and widespread discounting ahead of Christmas.
Bargain-hunting Aussies spend big during Black Friday sales
The doom and gloom for Aussie retailers has temporarily subsided, as shoppers returned in droves during the Black Friday sales.
Black Friday sales ‘here to stay’ following retail spending boost
Australian Retailers Association's Chief Industry Officer Fleur Brown says Black Friday sales were a “big winner” for retail sales last year.
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Black Friday spurs spending but full figures fall short
Consumer spending is past its weakest point but still subdued, despite a spike in activity from annual promotions in November ...
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Apple Watch Black Friday deals 2025 in Australia — the best offers we're expecting this November
Apple isn't known for offering discounts on its products in Australia when shopping directly, but you could score a bonus gift card if you're willing to pay full price during Black Friday.
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Black Friday is the ‘new kid on the block’ for Australian retail sales
Ms Brown told Sky News Australia that Black Friday still has “a lot of room to grow”. “It grew enormously as an event, so 5.5 per cent increase in sales for Black Friday this year.” ...