Brisbanetimes iconBrisbanetimesAug 19, 2026

Retailers on the ropes as consumers all but close their wallets

The shareholder jury has spoken: the discretionary retail sector is in an unambiguous slump.

Retailers on the ropes as consumers all but close their wallets

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