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Christmas retail sales tipped to top $60 billion

Inside Retail

Australian Christmas retail sales are predicted to exceed $60 billion, despite the impact of inflation and cost of living problems, according to research from the National Retailers Association (NRA). Covering the pre and post-Christmas shopping periods, that figure would represent a 3.9 per cent increase over last year.

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Two WA shopping centres up for sale

Inside Retail

Margaret River Shopping Centre and Busselton Boulevard Shopping Centre in Western Australia have been put for sale for the first time in 10 years. On behalf of the vendor, a private family that has owned the centres since 2011, James Douglas of CBRE and Craig Butler of VPG Property will oversee the sale process.

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“Very few small shops left”: Biome founder on the plight of small retailers

Inside Retail

All of this has had a damaging effect on retail sales, which have been subdued in recent months. According to a joint study by the Australian Retailers Association and American Express, 32 per cent of small and medium businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million are feeling uncertain about the year ahead.

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How to Make Used Cars Retail Sales Appealing for Customers

Retail Focus

So, making used retail car sales and the buying process more appealing to customers is necessary. In the face of increased online shopping, this isn’t much different from how retail shops have had to up their game to entice visitors through their doors. Customers increasingly research online first.

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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

In a rollercoaster year for retail sales, a survey of retailers has indicated an optimistic outlook for store network growth. CBRE said events and the return of international students and tourists as well as a return of office workers would be positive drivers for CBD retail sales in the year ahead. per cent to 13.9

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Foot Traffic Returns to U.S. Shopping Malls

VMS

shoppers are returning to shopping malls, according to a report by Placer.ai, published by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The improving domestic economic environment and shopper sentiment have increased shopper foot traffic and sales across our portfolio. Shopper visits to malls was down 18.7

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Former INTU Shopping Centre set to transform into West Midlands leading lifestyle destination

Retail Focus

A multi-million pound programme of investment announced today by Ellandi , a UK privately-owned shopping centre operator, is set to transform Merry Hill shopping centre near Birmingham into a best-in-class regional retail destination and the most vibrant family lifestyle destination in the West Midlands by July 2025.

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