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Retail spending in June expected to fall: ABS
In total, the ABS estimates Australian retail consumers spent $30.5 billion in June – less than May, but 2.9 per cent mo...

Payroll data will update picture on jobs
A slower rate of job losses through the back half of April is expected to show up in new payroll data.

January sales fall on back of bushfires: ABS
Australian retail sales fell 0.3 per cent in January 2020.

Retail lifts in November on Black Friday’s shoulders
ARA warns December figures will likely be impacted by bushfires.

July retail sales “not good news for retailers”
Retail sales fell 0.1 per cent over July, according to the ABS.

E-commerce growth a salve for retailers as foot traffic plummets
Foot traffic plummeted over holidays, but online revenue was up.

“Meek growth” in May
Latest ABS figures show 'weaker lead-in to winter', says the ARA.

Warm weather hammers clothing stores
Unseasonable start to the cold season throws clouds over clothing stores.

Troubling signs for retail in April
Leading indicator looks bad, but signs wage growth is picking up.

Retail turnover flat in March, under market forecasts
Department stores, fashion give up some gains, but Supermarkets save retail from decline.

Department stores rebound in February
Retail spending blows past expectations on rebound in fashion.

Retail spending rises in August
Retail spending rises in August, with upward trend predicted to continue.

Spending off to solid start
Year on year retail spending rises in January but dips slightly compared to December.

Sales sustain strength
Consumers show signs of continued confidence as retail sales rise in July.

Sales momentum continues
June retail sales remain buoyant with yet another year on year increase.