Modest Christmas trading
The AFGC CHEP Retail Index predicts a year-on-year growth of 2.9 per cent for the December quarter.
Retail activity increases in June quarter
The retail industry has been able to enjoy a brief upswing in the June quarter, according to the latest AFGC CHEP Retail Index.
Retail forecast to improve in 2012
The AFGC CHEP retail index forecasts that there will be a subdued growth for the retail sector in the March quarter, which is traditionally one of the slowest trading periods of the year
Retail trade increased in June
The AFGC CHEP Retail Index increased by a rate of 3.2 per cent year-on-year while for the June quarter as a whole, the index rose by 3.1 per cent year-on-year.
Signs of improvements, index shows
The AFGC CHEP Retail Index shows retail trade activity picking up through the June quarter of 2011 as it is moving at a faster annual real growth rate.



