Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Australian retail sales inched higher in January, with food-related spending leading the growth. Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed that January retail sales rose 1.1 ‘Other’ retailing sales climbed 2.8 Cafes, restaurants, and takeaway sales grew 2.5 per cent annually to $5.53

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Australian retail sales in January surged 7.5 per cent over December, reflecting a strong post-Christmas sale season. Ben Dorber, head of retail statistics with the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said January’s rise followed a 4 per cent month-on-month fall in December and 1.7 per cent year on year – and 1.9

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2021

Those brands that have avoided bankruptcy have often been forced to undertake aggressive cost reduction and store closures. Department stores have been particularly impacted, with consumers forced online during the pandemic now choosing to buy direct from brands or from more price-competitive online marketplaces.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2021

The HSI covers around 55 per cent of Australia’s total consumer spend across seven categories: home buying, retail, travel, education, entertainment, motor vehicles, and health and fitness. Retail sector snapshot: The year to March 2021 saw a wide range of spending patterns across different sectors of the market.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For consumers, there is a very strong desire to get out and enjoy life. This has been good news for retail spending that is linked to social settings, such as clothing and shoes and department stores. Consumers are also feeling the heat from the strongest inflation rates seen in over 20 years. per cent in 2022.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 8, 2022

From the moment consumers step foot in a store, they start making purchasing decisions based on what they see. It’s a crucial strategy to make your products stand out in a competitive retail space. This practice took off in the 19th century after department store window displays became popular.

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