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March retail sales barely rise as Taylor Swift effect evaporates

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Australian retail sales in March remain subdued despite an early Easter, only rising 0.8 Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed that other retailing, which include cosmetic, sports and recreational goods, grew 2.4 Food sales went up 2.1 Food sales went up 2.1 Department stores dipped 0.3

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Retail sales crept up in January, ABS data shows

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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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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

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Australian retail sales witness modest growth in September

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Retail sales rose 2 per cent year on year to $35.87 The data prompted both the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) to urge the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the current interest rates to encourage more consumer spending. per cent to $5.5 per cent to $1.92

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Australian retail sales record modest growth in August 

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Australian retail sales were up only 1.5 The growth was largely driven by sales from the cafes, restaurants, and takeaway industry, which rose 8 per cent, followed by food with a 3.5 per cent), while department stores dropped slightly by 0.6 Other retailing remained flat with only 0.1 per cent increase.

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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. Department stores inched 3.3 per cent as sales value hit $689 million. .

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Analysis: How Australian department stores can thrive in a post-Covid world

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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.