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ABS data shows small business needs urgent, targeted support, says COSBOA

COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said the figures are a wake-up call for policymakers.
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ABS data shows healthy rise in retail sales across Australia

The ARA says that while the steady growth is "heartening" cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty continues to...

Retail turnover was steady in July, but experts are still pessimistic

Retail turnover held steady overall in July 2024, according to figures released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics on...

Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions

Food retail sales grew 3.0 per cent to $14.36 billion while household goods sales increased 0.1 per cent to $5.73 billio...

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...