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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 ” NSW saw a sales decline of 0.6 per cent to $1.83

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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. ” All states showed retail sales growth during the month, with the ACT leading at 5.2

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What China’s latest retail sales reveal about changing consumer spending

Inside Retail

Reporting by the business media of retail sales and other economic data produced by governments in developing Asia is often too trusting. Officially then, China’s retail sales rose by 4.7 The online share of total retail sales is now 23 per cent. billion, Same-store sales grew by 6.6 per cent to US$4.0

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How coaching influences retail sales culture

Inside Retail

Training that responds to customer feedback can result in growth in net promoter scores, average basket size, and market share. . The post How coaching influences retail sales culture appeared first on Inside Retail. It’ll help your team to develop appropriate skills, improve competencies, and to delight your customers.

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10 Different Techniques to Try to Increase High-End Retail Sales

Retail Focus

Leverage Programs and Promotions Offer creative promotions to entice customers to buy. In Conclusion… These are just some of the techniques you can use to increase high-end retail sales. The post 10 Different Techniques to Try to Increase High-End Retail Sales appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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How Influencers Can Increase Your Retail Sales

Retail Bound

Influencer marketing is a form of marketing where businesses partner with social media influencers to promote their products or services. Retail-specific influencers play a significant role in promoting products and driving sales for brands at specific retailers.

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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 By state, ACT led with the highest growth in retail turnover at 9 per cent followed by SA at 6.5

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