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Dance Fever Defies Economic Downturn: The 2026 Ball Season as an Economic Driver
While the Austrian economy is struggling to emerge from recession, a long-standing tradition is ensuring full coffers in the retail sector: the ball season. Despite tight budgets, Austrians are not letting anything dampen their enthusiasm for dancing. According to the latest Consumer Check by the Austrian Retail Association, one in six citizens (17%) plans to attend at least one dance event this year. The younger generation, in particular, is driving this trend forward.
January 8, 2026
Austrian Retail Sector Shows Resilience Amid Economic Challenges
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty and cautious consumer spending, Austria’s retail sector has demonstrated stability and moderate growth. According to the latest WIFO & HV Economic Report, the sector achieved a nominal sales increase of 2.7% in 2024, closely matching previous forecasts. While inflationary pressures have eased in some areas, rising energy costs and declining consumer confidence continue to shape spending behavior.
February 18, 2025
Richard "Mörtel" Lugner: Vienna Mourns the Loss of a Dazzling Entrepreneur and Society Star
Richard Lugner, known as "Mörtel", has died at the age of 91 in his villa in Döbling. As one of Austria's best-known entrepreneurs, Lugner shaped the cityscape of Vienna and the Austrian commercial landscape for decades.
August 12, 2024
"Golden Sunday" Returns: Austrian Non-Food Retailers Allowed to Remain Open on December 19
In an attempt to recoup some of the billions of euros retailers lost out on due to the lockdown in the middle of the holiday season, the Austrian government has announced that non-food retailers will be allowed to remain open on Sunday, December 19 for what is known as "Golden Sunday." Learn which stores the exception applies to and when you can do some last-minute Christmas shopping on Sunday.
December 17, 2021
Newest Report from Austrian Retail Association - Handelsverband: Top 100 Retailers Account for 55% of Austrian Consumer Spending
In the newly published report from the Austrian Retail Association - Handelsverband Rewe the top 100 retailers are responsible for more than half of Austrian consumer spending. Rewe sits on top of the list with a turnover of EUR 6.69 billion.
August 20, 2020
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