Excel Retail_1st Quarter_2015

retail newsthe retail sector is on track to achieve one of its best years since the GFC, according to analysis from the australian national retailers’ association (anra) following the release by the australian Bureau of statistics (aBs) of retail figures showing an increase of 0.1 per cent in spending over november compared to October. throughout the year to november retail turnover rose five per cent.

HOUseHOlD GOODs retailinGIn current prices, the trend estimate for Household goods retailing rose 0.5% in November 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 0.6%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing (0.8%), Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing (0.4%) and Electrical and electronic goods retailing (0.1%).

ClOtHinG, FOOtwear anD PersOnal aCCessOrY retailinGIn current prices, the trend estimate for Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing rose 0.5% in November 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate fell 0.7%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Footwear and other personal accessory retailing (1.6%) and fell for Clothing retailing (-0.2%). The seasonally adjusted estimate fell for Clothing retailing (-1.0%) and Footwear and other personal accessory retailing (-0.1%).

OtHer retailinGIn current prices, the trend estimate for Food retailing rose 0.4% in November 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 0.6%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Supermarkets and grocery stores (0.3%) and Liquor retailing (0.5%) and was relatively unchanged for Other specialised food (0.0%).

FOOD retailinGIn current prices, the trend estimate for Other retailing fell 0.1% in November 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate fell 2.1%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate fell for Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry goods retailing (-0.2%), Newspaper and book retailing (-0.8%) and Other retailing n.e.c. (-0.1%) and rose for Other recreational goods retailing (0.4%).

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