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

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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 per cent to $1.83

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Interest-rate rise killed Australian retail sales growth in November

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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

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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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Why US retailers are embracing a more inclusive holiday season

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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 billion in retail sales the year before. However, retailers dedicated a high portion of their ranges year-over-year to footwear and outerwear.”

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As food prices soar, retailers face a discretionary spending downturn

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per cent, clothing, footwear and accessories down 1.5 per cent, and ‘other retailing’ at 1.1 Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra said sales growth for essentials like food “masked an overall decline” in retail spending. Household goods registered the biggest decline of 4.4

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

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We’re particularly seeing it in areas such as electronics and homewares, and are starting to see it in apparel and accessories.” “As As the consumer tightens their belt further, [we’ll] see a significant period of distress in retail over the next six to 12 months. “It’s fair to say that no one will escape this dilemma,” he said.

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Why the NBA is going green and opening stores Down Under

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IR: Can you discuss the split between e-commerce and physical retail sales, and whether there are distinct strategies in place for each channel? Do you think the physical locations are or will enhance online sales? The post Why the NBA is going green and opening stores Down Under appeared first on Inside Retail.