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March retail figures stumble after solid February
Despite a strong start earlier in the year, the retail industry has tumbled by 0.4 per cent in March.
Internet downloads increase: A sign for retailers to be online
Internet downloads have increased by a third in volume over six months to June 2012 quarter, according to the latest figures by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
December retail results disappoint
Despite the slight optimism from retailers prior to the Christmas sales, the results for December has unfortunately fallen short.
Retail trade dropped 0.1% in November
The retail turnover figures for November have been described by retailers as disappointing.
Retail trade flat in October
A rate cut is now more crucial than ever for retailers with the ABS retail trade figures showing that Australian retail turnover was flat in October.
Retail trade figures flatline
The ABS trade figures show that while brighter trade results of 1.2 per cent were achieved in June, they have flatlined in July with turnover falling 0.8 per cent, seasonally adjusted
Sales figures show improvement in May
According to new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures retail turnover rose 0.5 per cent in May after a jump of just 0.1 per cent in April.
Turnover leaves sector disappointed
Last month's retail turnover growth appear to have given the industry false hope after it slumped 0.2 per cent in April.
Trade figures triple in March
Signs of improvements are showing after the Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.9 per cent in March 2012.
Retail trade back down 0.1%
Following a 0.1 per cent rise in November 2011, the ABS has reported that retail trade figures for December, the most crucial month of trading, fell 0.1 per cent.
Modest growth for retail trade figures
Following a 0.4 per cent rise the previous month, the latest ABS retail trade figures show that retail turnover rose 0.2 per cent in October.
Retail trade up another 0.4%
For the third month in a row, the ABS retail trade figures has shown signs of improvement with the Australian retail turnover rising 0.4 per cent in September 2011.
Retail sales on the rise
The ABS showsthat retail turnover is heading slowly towards an upward direction as retail trade figures has grown 0.6 per cent in August.
Retail trade figures bounce 0.5%
It appears that consumers are spending again as the Australian retail trade turnover rose 0.5 per cent in July 2011, following a 0.1 per cent fall in the previous month.
Retail trade figures fall 0.1%
The industry turnover was highly affected by the turnover of department stores which fell -3.2 per cent.
Consumer confidence rocked by carbon tax uncertainty, say retailers
The Australian National Retailers Association has blamed carbon price uncertainty for keeping consumers out of shops leading to a drop in sales.
Hope fades as May figures show drop in sales
The fall in retail trade during May has ruined the glimmer of hope retailers felt after solid figures in April, according to the National Retailers Association.
Retailers rejoice after interest rates kept on hold
The National Retail Association has praised the Reserve Bank of Australia after it announced a decision to keep rates on hold for another month.
Retailers urged to get online or stay invisible
A massive jump in the number of tax-related Google searches has prompted the search engine company and MYOB to encourage small business owners to set up a website in order to save their enterprise.
Australian businesses rake in $143 billion worth of internet orders
Internet orders received by Australian businesses jumped 15 per cent in 2009-10 worth just under $143 billion, new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show.
Easter period helped retail trade
Retail trade figures are up 1.1 per cent in April, seasonally adjusted, following a fall of 0.3 per cent the previous month, according to the ABS.
Reality of retail in trade figures
Retail trade figures released by the ABS has dropped 0.5 pr cent in March 2011 where the only positive turnover was seen in othing, footwear and personal accessory retailing up by a 0.1 per cent.
February flood boosts retail trade
Both the ARA and the ANRA saidQueenslander's need for new household goods following the natural disasters of late December and January drove the 0.5 per cent growth in retail trade.
SA lags behind other states
The trend estimate of the monthly retail turnover for South Australia decreased by 0.2 per cent in January 2011, while the national estimate was flat at 0.0 per cent.
Industry inches up 0.2%
The January retail trade figures from the ABS show a turnover of 0.4 per cent, seasonally adjusted, following a rise of 0.2 per cent the previous month.
Retailers concern about future trading
The latest retail trade figures from the ABS have confirmed that consumers continued to remain cautious during the crucial December period.
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Growth in retail sales is not enough
Released on Monday, figures revealed that Australian retail turnover rose 0.3 per cent in November 2010, seasonally adjusted, following a revised fall of 0.8 per cent last October.
Retail trade drops 1.1 per cent
In the ABS' latest retail trade statistics, the largest fall for the month was recorded in cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services which had dropped -4.8 per cent
Soft retail economic tradings
The retail industry depreciated 0.1 per cent in seasonally adjusted volume terms but year-on-year the results improved by 1.8 per cent.
The GST debate
Following Gerry Harvey's comments to bring the GST threshold on imported goods down to apply on products worth less than $1000, Choice says it would be "poor policy".
Soft retail trade figures
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.3 per cent in September 2010.
Retail business activity drops
The number of actively trading retail businesses in Australia dropped by 2.4 per cent between 2008-09, according to figures released by the ABS.
Slow but steady increase
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that retail sales increased 0.3 per cent in August.
"Shade of glimmer" for retailers
After reporting on the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Retail Trade figures, retailbiz was able to catch up with ARA executive director Russell Zimmerman.
Wotif.com.au beats own record profits
According to the company, the 22 per cent uplift in profit was driven off the back of sales of 7.12 million room nights across the Wotif Group.
Dismal retail growth of just 0.2%
The latest ABS Retail Trade figures show that retail sales increased 0.2 per cent in June, seasonally adjusted, compared with an increase of 0.2 per cent the previous month.
Retail turnover up by just 0.2%
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that retail sales rose 0.2 per cent in May, seasonally adjusted, compared with a rise of 0.6 per cent the previous month.
ABS retail sales up 0.6 per cent, retailers remain cautious
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures show that sales in April rose 0.6 per cent compared with a rise of 0.8 per cent the previous month.
Surprise drop in retail sales
The latest ABS retail trade figures show that sales in February fell 1.4 per cent compared with a rise of 1.1 per cent the previous month.
Retail sales up 1.2 per cent in January
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics retail trade figures show that sales in January have been strong, rising 1.2 per cent seasonally adjusted, compared with a fall of 0.9 per cent the previous month.
Fourth rate rise will impact retail growth
A fourth consecutive RBA rate rise will have a significant impact on growth for retailers, who are still dealing with last year's three rate rises.
ABS Consumer Price Index up 0.5%
The latest figures of the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the Consumer Price Index rose 0.5 per cent in the December quarter of 2009, compared with a rise of one per cent in the September quarter.
November sales up 1.4% on previous month
ABS Retail Trade figures released showing 1.4 per cent growth in sales, compared with a rise of 0.4 per cent the previous month, was the first official sign of a strong Christmas very early on in the season.
Retailers expect consumer confidence to drop
The ABS Retail Trade figures released yesterday showing a small 0.3 per cent growth in sales, highlights the trend of patchy recovery and that Australia is not showing strong signs of spending consistent with trend economic growth.
Retail sales are up 0.3%
The ABS October retail turnover figures show sales continue to be sluggish. In October retail sales were up 0.3 per cent, after a fall of 0.2 per cent in September and 0.5 per cent growth in August.
May retail trade figures show growth is continuing
The latest retail figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the seasonally adjusted estimate increased by one per cent in May 2009.
Economists proven wrong as Australia avoids recession
Australia has narrowly avoided going into recession, with the Australian economy growing 0.4 per cent in the March quarter.
Consumers spend $19.3 billion in March
In current price seasonally adjusted terms, Australian turnover increased by 2.2 per cent in March 2009 after decreasing by a similar amount in February and increasing for the previous four months.
