Australians expected to splurge on Boxing Day
2 weeks ago

Australians expected to splurge on Boxing Day

ABC  

Isobel Roe: Shopping centres across the country are swarming with people today, hoping to grab a bargain on one of the biggest sale days of the year. Kathleen O'Connor: National Retail Association CEO Lindsay Carroll says Australians are predicted to spend big today. Lindsay Carroll says Australians spend big on sale days to get the most bang for their buck, with many still struggling with the cost of living pressures. Lindsay Carroll: These big sales events present a great opportunity for savvy buyers to get great discounts and so we saw that at the Black Friday sales, we'll definitely see it today and across the next couple of days for Boxing Day sales and it gives families a great opportunity to stock up on essentials and get prepared for the year ahead. Kathleen O'Connor: After a challenging year, Lindsay Carroll says she hopes today will be a good sign of what's to come in the new year.

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Drop in Boxing Day sales footfall as Brits opt to spend their money online

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Boxing Day sales: Homebush DFO queue stretches for kilometres as Aussies spend big
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Boxing Day sales: Homebush DFO queue stretches for kilometres as Aussies spend big

Daily Mail  

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3 years ago

COVID-19 case rise won't stop shoppers spending $21b during this year's Boxing Day sales, say retailers

ABC  

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Shoppers set to spend record $2.75 billion across Australia on Boxing Day
4 years ago

Shoppers set to spend record $2.75 billion across Australia on Boxing Day

ABC  

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5 years ago

Boxing Day shoppers expected to spend record amount in 2019

ABC  

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