Episode #24 - Black Friday Predictions + October Results

About this episode

Wayne Rigney discusses October 2025 retail results and Black Friday predictions.

In this episode, Wayne Rigney, Co-Founder of The Retail Score , breaks down the October 2025 trading results across the Australian retail sector. Drawing on anonymised data from over 100 leading retailers, he explores the key factors driving the month's 3% year-on-year sales growth and what it means heading into the busiest period of the year. Wayne also takes a deep dive into Black Friday , analysing early performance indicators, consumer behaviour shifts, and predictions for how this year's event will unfold. From discounting trends to category performance, he unpacks where retailers are finding opportunities — and where caution may be needed. Want full access to The Retail Score Index and the insights from this episode? Visit www.theretailscore.com to get involved.

People in this episode

Guest: Wayne Rigney

Topics covered

• retail sector analysis
• October sales results
• Black Friday predictions
• consumer behavior
• discounting trends
• category performance

Keywords

• retail
• sales growth
• Black Friday
• consumer behavior
• discounting
• category performance
• Australian retail

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Retail Score

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