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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 per cent year over year to $35.6 per cent to $11.06

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Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data

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Retail sales improved in October, with cosmetics, sports and recreational goods leading the increase, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed. Retail sales during the month climbed 3.4 billion, with other retailing – which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods – soaring 8.4 per cent to $5.85

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Australian retail sales slightly up in April

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Australian retail sales increased by a mere 1.3 On a month-on-month basis, sales rose by just 0.1 The highest year-on-year growth was in the ‘other retailing’ category, which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods, up by 4.7 per cent month-on-month increase in sales could be tied to inflated prices.

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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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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 grow in May amid early EOFY promotions

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Australian retail sales slightly rose year over year in May as shoppers took advantage of early end-of-financial-year (EOFY) promotions and sales events. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed that retail sales totaled $35.94 Food retail sales grew 3.0 billion during the month. billion. .

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Retail sales increase 3.1 per cent in August

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Despite retail sales growing in August, businesses are still urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates to help the sector thrive through the holiday season. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail turnover increased 3.1 per cent with sales amounting to $5.75 Food sales grew 3.8