August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake
Summary
Australian shoppers are buying more weight-loss drugs and fewer pizzas, while showing strong interest in cheaper brand alternatives called "dupes." At the same time, electric car sales are growing rapidly, and retailers like Kmart and Chemist Warehouse are adjusting their strategies to meet these changing consumer habits.Key Facts
- Kmart's home brand, Anko, sells affordable "dupe" products that copy popular brands and is expanding globally, including into furniture.
- Domino’s Pizza is reducing discounts to improve profits, causing a decline in sales in Australia and New Zealand.
- Chemist Warehouse reports strong sales of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, with customers also buying more protein powders and beauty products.
- Buyers of weight loss drugs spend about 40% more on other health and beauty items than typical customers.
- Electric vehicle sales in Australia reached a record 32% of new car sales in July.
- Eagers Automotive says switching from petrol cars to electric vehicles is usually permanent.
- Rising petrol prices partly due to the Iran conflict are speeding up the switch to electric cars.
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