End of financial year sales see cautious spending

End of financial year sales in 2026 are projected to reach $10.7 billion, representing a decline when adjusted for inflation. Only one in four Australians plan to shop the sales this year, with consumers being more selective about discretionary purchases and retailers pulling back on aggressive discount tactics compared to previous years. Financial experts warn shoppers to be cautious of increased scam activity during the sales period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.