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Consumer Trends Amid Cost of Living Pressures

Updated 2026-08-29 20:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Australians are increasingly turning to weight-loss drugs and electric vehicles as they cope with rising costs. Retailers are adapting their strategies in response.

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The Guardian

August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

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2026-08-29 20:00 UTC