Consumer Goods Retail in Australia: Market Research Report

Consumer goods retailers have faced a mixed market over the five years through 2012-13. Increasing demand for consumer goods in the early part of the period was aided by growth in disposable incomes, low interest rates and declining unemployment. However, the later part of the period has presented a volatile market for operators, characterised by fluctuating income, rising unemployment and unstable consumer sentiment levels, which have affected demand for a range of consumer goods. Growth in interest rates and a downturn in the domestic economy, following the collapse of global financial markets in 2008, led to a tense time for players... purchase to read more

Consumer goods retailers have experienced mixed results over the past five years, with an overall decline in revenue indicating that trading conditions across the market are far from ideal. However, a closer inspection of individual consumer goods markets presents a different story. Key performers over this period have included retailers that were able to integrate electronic goods into their product range or those that were able to adapt to changing consumer trends and preferences. Thus, computer and software retailers, toy and game retailers and domestic appliance retailers have performed well, while retailers of recorded music, furniture, floor coverings and garden supplies have suffered due to mounting price-based competition... purchase to read more