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Monash Research Outputs: 179
Mean Field Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI): 1.85
3 Year Rolling Mean FWCI: 1.86
Australian Consumer and Retail Studies in the Monash Business School released its fourth annual Christmas Retail Trends Report, revealing that, despite economic pressures, Australian shoppers planned to spend more on Christmas gifts in 2023. The survey highlighted increased spending across various categories and a preference for a mix of physical in-store and online shopping.
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The Mutuals Value Measurement Framework, a business tool developed by Monash Business School researchers to help mutuals and co-operatives define their value, was launched in Europe after a successful two-year field study in Australia. The framework helps co-ops and mutuals to measure their total value creation using six common criteria: commerciality, shaping markets, member relationships, community relationships, ecosystem and reciprocity, and mutual mindset.
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Researchers from the Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice, Faculty of Education, released the findings of a study showing the impact of insecure work on young Australians, particularly in the context of the gig economy. The team drew on results from the 2022 Australian Youth Barometer to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic amplified conditions of uncertainty in young people's lives, including employment, income, and housing.
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The Monash Business School’s Centre for Financial Studies released its third annual Modern Slavery Disclosure Quality Report, assessing the quality of modern slavery reporting among ASX100 companies. The report found a trend of significant improvements in reporting standards and the commitment of major Australian corporations to combat modern slavery in their operations and supply chains.
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Monash University Malaysia and credit reporting agency CTOS released a comprehensive report on the consumer credit landscape in Malaysia, analysing credit scores, debt levels, and credit utilisation among Malaysians. The “CTOS State of Consumer Credit 2022 Malaysia” report provides information on debt levels and credit utilisation, offering valuable insights into the credit habits of Malaysians for businesses, policymakers, and individuals.
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A study by Monash Business School researchers on the use of emojis in marketing communication on Airbnb listings in the US found that over-using ‘non-face emojis’ had the potential to impact sales. The study, which had ramifications for other digital platforms, analysed how emojis affect user engagement and electronic word of mouth, distinguishing between complementary and substitutive uses of emojis.
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A survey on attitudes towards cost-of-living pressures and retail deviance by Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies revealed increased financial pessimism among consumers, combined with changes in spending habits, and a rise in retail theft amid economic challenges. The ACRS Cost-of-Living and Consumer Deviance Spotlight report showed that 77 per cent of consumers expected to be in the same or worse financial position over the year.
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