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Retail sales slightly up in December as shoppers shifted spend to Black Friday

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales increased minimally last December as more consumers opted to purchase on Black Friday in the prior month, reflecting cost of living pressures. ” Department store sales climbed 3.7 billion, followed by food sales which grew 1.4 ” Department store sales climbed 3.7

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Interest-rate rise killed Australian retail sales growth in November

Inside Retail

Black Friday sales pushed Australian retail sales up by 2.2 billion, which Australian Retailers Association (ARA) CEO Paul Zahra said reflects how consumers prioritise essentials amid a cost-of-living crisis. Clothing, footwear, and accessories, however, fell 0.1 per cent as sales value hit $689 million.

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Mother’s Day, inflation underpin Australian retail spending growth

Inside Retail

Clothing, footwear, and accessories sales were up 4 per cent followed by department store sales at 3.4 Due to “cooler than average weather” and early promotional activity, “modest growth” was observed in other retailing at 2.2 Shoppers spent $35.5 per cent and cafes, restaurants, and takeaway services at 12.7

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Here’s an in-depth look at the major retail sales events in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, the gross merchandise value (GMV) of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 17 per cent from US$129 billion in 2022 to US$280 billion in 2027, and the number of digital consumers in the region is expected to grow to 370 million by the end of 2022. Lazada’s Birthday sale is another big draw.

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As food prices soar, retailers face a discretionary spending downturn

Inside Retail

Retail spending grew 2.3 per cent year-on-year in June as consumers spent more than $35.1 The most “significant” sales increase was in cafes, restaurants and takeaway services at 8.6 per cent, clothing, footwear and accessories down 1.5 per cent, and ‘other retailing’ at 1.1

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Why US retailers are embracing a more inclusive holiday season

Inside Retail

When consumers search for holiday content online and in stores, they are still more likely than not to encounter Christmas-themed movies, home decor and gifting items. According to a report by global data and business intelligence platform Statista , retail sales over the 2023 holiday season are projected to be between $957.3

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No one will escape: Industry leaders on navigating the retail recession

Inside Retail

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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