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‘The best in two years’: September retail sales edge up 2.3 per cent

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September retail sales remained sluggish, according to the Australian Retailers Association, but an analyst points out that the last quarter’s result was the best turnover in more than two years. “Retail volumes rose 0.4 ” Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed that retail sales grew 2.3

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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

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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. per cent.

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Retail expert on China’s department store dilemma and potential growth drivers

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The latest forecasts predict that China’s GDP and total retail sales of consumer goods will hit growth rates of 4.8 per cent) of surveyed department store operators expect their sales to grow in 2024, a significant decrease from last year’s 85.7 per cent and 6 per cent respectively. Two thirds (66.3

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Department stores still drive retail sales growth in Japan – for now

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Japan’s department stores bear a striking resemblance to cruise ships: they’re big, luxurious, move glacially and serve an ageing customer. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) reports that department stores led the retail sales recovery through the first five months of the year.

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Retail sales increase 2.3 per cent in July

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Australian retail sales moderately improved in July, which Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data attributed to the continuation of mid-year sales. billion, with the ‘other retailing’ segment, which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational goods, recording the highest growth, of 5.5 Food jumped 3.2

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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