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NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey Q2 2018

NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey Q2 2018

23 August 2018

Consumer anxiety up steeply in Q2. Overall spending tightens as concerns about the economy and our household financial positions grow. Spending on utilities a key expense, and growing.

NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey Q2 2018
NAB Online Retail Sales Index: May 2018

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: May 2018

3 July 2018

NAB Online Retail Sales Index (NORSI) slowed slightly in May (+1.2% mom s.a.) from stronger growth in April (1.6%). 12 months to growth was also slower in May, with sales up 17.2% compared to April’s 12 month to growth of 18.4%. While slowing, trend online retail sales is still much stronger compared to the same period a year ago.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: May 2018
NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey Q1 2018

NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey Q1 2018

26 April 2018

Insights into the mindset of Australian consumers – anxieties around future spending and savings plans, household finances, the economy, financial concerns & how these are impacting spending behaviours and levels of financial hardship.

NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey Q1 2018
NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q4 2017

NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q4 2017

7 February 2018

NAB’s Consumer Anxiety Index* was basically unchanged in Q4 2017 at near survey lows with job security causing Australians the least stress, consistent with a strongly improving labour market.

NAB Quarterly Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q4 2017
Expanding understanding through wider and deeper data capture

Expanding understanding through wider and deeper data capture

5 December 2017

Australia’s GDP continues to grow in spite of subdued wages growth and consumer spending. Gaining a greater understanding of how these contradictory trends break down across regional and metropolitan areas, as well as consumer spending categories, is behind NAB’s expansion of its Consumer Spending and Cashless Retail analyses.

Expanding understanding through wider and deeper data capture
NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q2 2017

NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q2 2017

27 September 2017

Insights into the mindset of Australian consumers – their anxieties around future spending and savings plans, what drives these concerns and how they are impacting actual spending behaviours and financial hardship.

NAB Consumer Behaviour Survey: Q2 2017
Markets Today: Brexit Poker Face

Markets Today: Brexit Poker Face

10 January 2017

Global equities were mostly lower overnight, dragged lower by the oil price. That added to an already uncertain tone following indications that the UK may be hurtling towards a harder Brexit than first thought.

Markets Today: Brexit Poker Face
NAB Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – June 2016

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – June 2016

3 August 2016

National Australia Bank’s latest Online Retail Sales Index (NORSI) shows online spending grew by 13.5% in the 12 months to June 2016. While still strong, growth has flattened from the year-on-year growth seen back in 2011 when the index was first established.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – June 2016
NAB Online Retail Sales Index: in depth report – March 2016

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: in depth report – March 2016

28 April 2016

Australian consumers spent an estimated $19.3 billion online in the past year, primarily on homewares, groceries, media and fashion. According to National Australia Bank’s (NAB) latest Online Retail Sales Index in-depth report, online spending increased 12.4% over the last year.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index: in depth report – March 2016
NAB Online Retail Sales Index – September 2015

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – September 2015

30 October 2015

At 1.1% the latest seasonally adjusted NAB online retail sales index shows sales accelerated in September (possibly iphone 6S related), an improvement on the 0.6% recorded in August, and a rebound on the July contraction (-1.4).

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – September 2015
NAB Online Retail Sales Index – August 2015

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – August 2015

1 October 2015

The latest NAB online retail sales index figures show sales grew in August. In dollar terms, its estimated Australians spent $17.5 billion on online retail in the last year. Growth accelerated for electronic games and toys which leads growth, along with media and fashion.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – August 2015
NAB Online Retail Sales Index – July 2015

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – July 2015

2 September 2015

We estimate Australians spent $17.4 billion on online retail in the 12 months to July 2015 which level is equivalent to 7.1% of spending at traditional bricks & mortar retailers excluding cafés, restaurants and takeaway food.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – July 2015
NAB Online Retail Sales Index – June 2015

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – June 2015

3 August 2015

At -0.1% the latest seasonally adjusted nab online retail sales index shows sales growth was virtually flat in May, a significant slowdown on the 1.6% growth recorded in April. At 0.5%, the trend estimate for online retail sales was unchanged on the previous month.

NAB Online Retail Sales Index – June 2015
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2015

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2015

5 May 2015

The latest NAB online retail sales index shows sales experienced growth of 0.8% in March, seasonally adjusted. At 0.3%, the trend estimate for Online retail sales slowed relative to February, but remained positive. We estimate that online sales are now 8.0% higher compared to a year ago.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2015
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2015

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2015

2 April 2015

Online retail experienced strong growth in February, with sales growing 1.7% compared to January (0.3%). This month’s NORSI trend growth result is much faster than that recorded in February 2014 (0.2%). We estimate that online sales are now 8.7% higher compared to a year ago.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2015
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2014

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2014

4 February 2015

Online retail experienced a modest growth in December, with sales growing 0.1% compared to November (-0.3%), and 8.9% higher compared to a year ago. In dollar terms, we estimate Australians spent $16.4 billion on online retail in the 12 months to December 2014.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2014
Online Retail Sales Index – November 2014

Online Retail Sales Index – November 2014

22 December 2014

Online sales growth slows markedly in November with most categories following suit. Despite the general slowdown, at category level, Electronic Games and Toys maintained recent momentum. In dollar terms, Australians spent approxinately $16.3 billion on online retail.

Online Retail Sales Index – November 2014
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2014

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2014

3 December 2014

Australia’s online retail spending increased to $16.19 billion for the year to October 2014, or by 11.9% annually. It now represents around 6.8% of traditional retail spending. The share of domestic spending continues to edge higher, now controlling 75.2% of total online spending.

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2014
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2014

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2014

3 September 2014

Australia’s online retail spending continues to increase following a period of more subdued growth and is now valued at around $15.6 billion for the year to July 2014. This represents annual growth of 8.6%, placing online at around 6.6% of traditional retail spending.

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2014
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2014

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2014

31 July 2014

Online retail showed further encouraging signs of growth in June, to be 0.9% higher compared to May, and 9.5% higher compared to a year ago. On the other hand, ABS data showed negative comparable sales growth at traditional retailers in May, to be 0.3% lower than April

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2014
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2014

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2014

2 July 2014

Online retail sales growth rebounded in May, after a small decline in April. Online spending totalled $15.3 billion in the past year. Groceries & Liquor and Electronic Games & Toys continued to strengthen while Daily Deals and Personal & Recreational Goods experienced negative growth

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2014
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2014

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2014

6 May 2014

In the year to March 2014, Australians spent $15.2 billion on online retail. This level is equivalent to 6.6% of spending with traditional bricks & mortar retailers (excluding cafés, restaurants and takeaway food to create a like-for-like comparison) in the year to February.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – March 2014
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2014

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2014

2 April 2014

Recent improved momentum in online sales stall in February – with trends weaker for most categories – strength remains in Groceries & Liquor, but Personal & Recreational Goods and Daily Deals contract. Online spending up to $15 billion in the past year.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2014
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2013

5 February 2014

Recent improved momentum in online sales maintained in December – with trends positive for most categories - strength in Electronic Games and Toys, Groceries and Liquor, and Media. Online spending up to $14.7 billion in the past year.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2013

8 January 2014

Growth rates for online sales increased in November – with trends positive for most categories - strength in Media, Groceries and Liquor, Toys and Electronic Games and Department and Variety Stores. Online spending up to $14.6 billion in past year.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2013

1 November 2013

Online sales growth edges up in September – to +0.3% mom (from even weaker sales in August). Sales trends mixed by category. In the year to September 2013, Australia’s online retail spending totaled $14.3 billion. This is equivalent to 6.3% of the traditional bricks & mortar retail sector

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – August 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – August 2013

30 September 2013

In the year to August 2013, Australians spent $14.2 bn on online retail. This level is equivalent to 6.3% of spending with traditional bricks & mortar retailer (excluding cafés, restaurants and takeaway food to create a like-for-like comparison) in the year to July 2013.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – August 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2013

1 August 2013

Online sales growth slowed to +14% yoy in June - the second slowest rate recorded. Fewer Fridays and a lack of product launches may have contributed to subdued growth. In the twelve months to June 2013, Australian online retail spending totalled $13.9 billion.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – June 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2013

2 July 2013

For the year to May 2013, Australians spent around $13.7 billion with online retailers. This is equivalent to 6.1% of the spending in the traditional bricks & mortar retail sector (excluding cafés, restaurants and takeaway food for a like-to-like comparison) in the year to April 2013.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – May 2013
Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – April 2013

Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – April 2013

30 May 2013

For the year to April 2013, Australians spent $13.5 billion online - a level that is equivalent to around 6.0% of traditional retail spending. Online retail sales have continued to grow at a vastly stronger rate than the traditional bricks & mortar retail sector.

Online Retail Sales Index: Indepth report – April 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2013

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2013

3 April 2013

Online Retail Sales Index weaker in February. Sales grew by +19% yoy in the month, the weakest growth rate since May 2012. For the twelve months ending February 2013, Australia’s online retail spending totaled $13.1 billion. This level is equivalent to around 5.9% of Australia’s …

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – February 2013
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2012

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2012

5 February 2013

Online Retail Sales Index dipped in December (from Nov peak) – a seasonal trend around Christmas. Sales up 23% yoy, but slowing implying a ‘weaker online’ December. In 2012, Australia’s online retail spending was $12.8 billion. This level is around 5.8% of the size of Australia’s.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – December 2012
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2012

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2012

9 January 2013

Online Retail Sales Index surges ahead of Christmas, but year-on-year growth only edged higher to 27%. In the twelve months to November 2012, Australians spent around $12.6 billion on online retail. This level is equivalent to 5.7% of the scale of traditional bricks & mortar retail

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – November 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2012

28 November 2012

Australia’s online retail sales are continuing to climb, up to A$12.3 billion in the year ended October 2012, but for now the share of total spending is still modest, at around 5.6%. The rate of growth in online sales has strengthened considerably over the last six months.

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – October 2012
Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2012

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2012

1 November 2012

Australian online retail sales up 23 percent yoy in September, but the level is still modest compared to traditional sales. Domestic online retailers continue to innovate – in an effort to develop or maintain a competitive advantage.

Online Retail Sales Index monthly update – September 2012
Online Retail Sales Index Monthly update – August 2012

Online Retail Sales Index Monthly update – August 2012

3 October 2012

Growth in online spending remains strong - relative to the past year - with spending increasing by around +22% year-on-year in August. This level is slightly softer than in July. In the year to August 2012, Australians spent a total of $11.9 billion in online retail sales. This figure is equivalent to 5.4% of traditional bricks & mortar retail spending (excluding cafes, restaurants and takeaway food) for the year ended July 2012.

Online Retail Sales Index Monthly update – August 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: June 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: June 2012

12 September 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. Online sales growth recorded […]

Online Retail Sales Index: June 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2012

30 July 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. With traditional sales totalling […]

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – July 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: May 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: May 2012

31 May 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. Online sales growth continued […]

Online Retail Sales Index: May 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – April 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – April 2012

30 April 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. The value of the […]

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report – April 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: March 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: March 2012

31 March 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. Growth in online sales […]

Online Retail Sales Index: March 2012
Online Retail Sales Index – February 2012

Online Retail Sales Index – February 2012

26 February 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. Online sales strengthen in […]

Online Retail Sales Index – February 2012
Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report January 2010 – January 2012

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report January 2010 – January 2012

31 January 2012

The NAB Online Retail Sales Index provides key insights into online spending in the retail goods space, capturing domestic and international trends, as well as regional and age demographic trends. It’s a unique tool based on up to 2 million non-cash transactions per day, scaled up to replicate the broader economy. In a fast-changing environment, […]

Online Retail Sales Index: In depth report January 2010 – January 2012