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March retail sales barely rise as Taylor Swift effect evaporates
The ARA said that merchants expect the decline in discretionary spending and cost of doing business pressure to persist ...
Taylor Swift’s concerts help boost February retail sales
The 600,000 Tayor Swift tour attendees boosted spending on clothing, merchandise, accessories and dining out.
Retail sales crept up in January, ABS data shows
Cafes, restaurants, and takeaway sales grew 2.5 per cent to $5.38 billion while food sales went up 1.9 per cent to $14.2...
Retail sales slightly up in December as shoppers shifted spend to Black Friday
Department store sales climbed 3.7 per cent to $1.83 billion, followed by food sales which grew 1.4 per cent to $14.18 b...
Interest-rate rise killed Australian retail sales growth in November
November is traditionally the strongest month for retail, but the NRA say that the Melbourne Cup Day interest-rate rise ...
Retailers boost efforts to redirect unsold stock to those in need
The growing demand for assistance and donated unsold items has corresponded with 12 interest rate increases by the Reser...
As food prices soar, retailers face a discretionary spending downturn
National Retail Association CEO Greg Griffith said the “lack of impact” from mid-year year sales shows how far consumer ...
Retail sales surge in February – but how much is inflation?
Paul Zahra of the Australian Retailers Association said that inflationary price increases are mostly driving retail spen...
How B2B partnerships will help your small business grow in a looming recession
SMEs can connect with other businesses and create digital promotions, discounts, or giveaways that include services and ...
Retail spending increases, but consumers wary as rising costs bite
ARA CEO Paul Zahra described some "softening of sales" as inevitable as consumers encounter cost-of-living challenges.