New Centre for Consumer Science report on Christmas gifts Science Codex The stereotypical Christmas gift shopper is a stressed-to-the-max individual with a filled-to-the-rim shopping cart in a busy shopping mall. The shopping hysteria during the weeks before Christmas is frequently debated in the media, and the seeming ... and more »

Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales - ABC Online

Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales ABC Online There was a surprise fall in retail turnover in the key Christmas shopping period, with official figures showing sales were sluggish in December. Sales came in at $20.88 billion in the month, down 0.1 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis, ... and more »

Retail sales worst since 1984 - Sydney Morning Herald

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Retail sales worst since 1984 Sydney Morning Herald A bumper Christmas shopping season was out of reach for many retailers. Photo: Natalie Grono Retail sales in Australia posted their weakest annual growth in 27 years in 2011, as consumers cut spending in favour of saving and paying down debt. and more »

Surprise drop in retail sales over Christmas - NEWS.com.au

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Surprise drop in retail sales over Christmas NEWS.com.au Economists had predicted a 0.3 per cent rise in sales around the Christmas shopping period. But the Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade fell in the month to $20.885 billion, compared to a downwardly revised $20.909 billion in November. Retail sales drop 0.1pc in December: ABSThe Australian UPDATE : Australia's Weak Retail Sales Boost Case For Rate Cut4-traders (press release) all 81 news articles »

Worcester shops welcome busier start to year's trading - Worcester News

Worcester shops welcome busier start to year's trading Worcester News This is especially impressive against the backdrop of traditional January spending patterns – normally a long month as many shoppers are paid earlier in December and have to stretch their pay for around six weeks, plus it's the time the Christmas bills ...