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August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 29, 2026 • Originally reported by Jonathan Barrett Business editor. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Reporting season shows how consumers are responding to cost of living pressures and how retailers are responding

Australians are buying less pizza but more weight-loss drugs. They love “dupes” but don’t enjoy writing letters.

Here are five key takeaways from the August reporting season that show what consumers are buying as cost of living pressures reignite, and how retailers are responding.

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