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Retail Trade Survey


January 2006

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Highlights


For January 2006 compared with December 2005 (on a seasonally adjusted basis):

  • Total retail sales remained unchanged.
  • Fifteen of the 24 retail industries recorded decreased sales.
  • Excluding vehicle-related industries, retail sales increased 0.1 percent.
  • Sales for department stores increased 11.8 percent.







Brian Pink

Government Statistician
14 March 2006
Cat 75.900 Set 05/06 – 155

There is a companion Media Release published  – Retail Trade Survey: January 2006.

 



  Retail Trade Survey: January 2006 (pdf)



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