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Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions

Inside Retail

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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Australia’s retail sales growth can’t last. Here’s how to prepare for it

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The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 But clothing, footwear and accessories are up 2 per cent, food retailers are up 1 per cent while cafes and restaurants are also enjoying a 1.3 per cent bump.

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Australian retail sales are looking strong

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Australian retail sales reached a record high in the last three months of 2021. This was due to relaxed virus restrictions and end-of-year holiday shopping, which underpins a robust economic recovery. The fourth quarter sales data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed an 8.2 per cent increase in sales.

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Australian Easter spending rise lags inflation

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This year’s Easter sales were driven by food retailing contributing $3.6 Sales from cafes, restaurants, and of takeaways rose 4.6 per cent, followed by other retailing at 3.9 per cent and clothes, footwear and personal accessories at 2.8 Department-store sales were strong with 7.4 billion – up 8.6

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‘Unavoidable’ price increases drive retail spending growth in July

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Meanwhile, other categories recorded “negative sales for the second consecutive month” with household goods down 4.9 per cent followed by clothing, footwear and accessories sales down 0.3 per cent and department stores sales slipping by 0.05

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Lululemon’s ANZ boss talks menswear, personalisation and a new, premium flagship

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Mirroring the success of our Brookfield Place store in Sydney, we wanted to bring a broader assortment, elevated experience and bespoke touches like accessory personalisation to this diverse guest base. How do these services align with Lululemon’s vision of providing a premium and personalised shopping experience?

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Australians set records for pre- and post-Christmas retail spending

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per cent, followed by food and grocery retailing, up by a more modest 7.6 Spending on apparel and accessories surged 19.8 Boxing Day has once again cemented its status as the Grand Final of Australia’s favorite sport, shopping.”. Spending on household goods accounted for the highest share on Boxing Day, reaching $314.76