Australian retail sales grow 0.3% in Jan, clothing aids recovery
Australian retail turnover rose 0.3 per cent in January 2025, signalling a gradual post-holiday recovery, according to the ABS. Clothing, footwear, and personal accessories rebounded 2.0 per cent, while department stores grew 0.6 per cent. Other retailing led at 2.4 per cent, but household goods fell 4.4 per cent. Growth was driven by food-related spending, with 2 regions lagging.
Australian retail turnover rose 0.3 per cent in January 2025, signalling a gradual post-holiday recovery, according to the ABS.
Clothing, footwear, and personal accessories rebounded 2.0 per cent, while department stores grew 0.6 per cent.
Other retailing led at 2.4 per cent, but household goods fell 4.4 per cent.
Growth was driven by food-related spending, with 2 regions lagging.
