Retail sales up in September

Retail sales have lifted more than analysts’ expectations in September, as Australian Bureau of Statistics figures reveal turnover increased 0.8%, seasonally adjusted, for the quarter.

Turnover in department stores increased 2.8% and the clothing, footwear and personal accessory category rose 2.5%.

On a state-by-state basis, Victoria and New South Wales both recorded increases of 1%, while Western Australia declined by 0.5%.

This article first appeared on SmartCompany.