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Retail sales increase 3.1 per cent in August

Inside Retail

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 billion. . per cent.

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Taylor Swift’s concerts help boost February retail sales

Inside Retail

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert helped drive retail sales to a modest increase in February, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. February retail spending totalled $35.8 “Looking past the temporary and one-off impact of the Taylor Swift concerts, underlying growth in retail turnover was up only 0.1

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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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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Retail experts agree that visual merchandising is more than creating window displays to attract customers. So, how do retailers choose the right selection of material and tools for your store’s visual merchandising concepts? Metal in Retail Displays . Fabrics in Retail Store displays. Reusability .

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Retail Sales Saw July Decline

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Retail sales reportedly declined 1.1 Book stores, Musical instrument and sporting goods stores had a sales decrease of 1.9 Car and motor vehicle parts dealers’ sales fell 3.9 Online sales also had a decline of 3.1 percent increase in sales from this time a year ago. percent, reports CNBC. percent dip.

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U.S. Retail Sales Down Slightly in May

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retail sales dipped 1.3 The automotive sector was to blame for much of those losses as car sales dropped 3.7 Without auto sales, May numbers would be down 0.7 Despite the drop, May 2021 retail sales are still 28 percent higher than the same time last year. percent according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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What Is Visual Merchandising?

Creative Displays Now

Using these elements to bring attention to your brand is called visual merchandising. It’s a crucial strategy to make your products stand out in a competitive retail space. Effective visual merchandising can have a significant impact on your bottom line. Visual Merchandising Explained. Who Uses Visual Merchandising?