Ally Fashion Folds, ACCC Tightens the Screws & Consumer Spending Rebounds

From regulatory crackdowns to the latest fashion retailer collapse, 2025 is proving to be a tough year for Australian ecommerce. In this episode, we break down:ACCC’s Retail Crackdown – The consumer watchdog has completed its audit of 2,000 retail websites, exposing misleading refund and return policies. What retailers need to fix—fast.Ally Fashion Goes Bust – Another big-name fashion retailer has shut its doors, taking 250 jobs with it. What went wrong, and the lessons all retailers should learn.Consumer Confidence on the Rise – A surprise 4.7% jump in consumer sentiment is driving spending in key sectors. Who’s benefiting, and what it means for ecommerce.$5M Boost for ‘Made in Australia’ – The government is betting big on Aussie-made goods. What this could mean for your brand’s positioning at home and overseas.Plus, why a strong post-purchase experience is your secret weapon, and how to bulletproof your business against retail’s ongoing shakeup.Follow MalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malchia/Website: malchia.comFollow Ecom NationLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecom-nation/Website: ecomnation.com.au