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Retail Sales

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/ 16 March 2011

SA’s January retail sales up 6,4%

Growth in South Africa’s retail sales slowed to 6,4% year-on-year in January at constant prices, compared with an 8,3% increase in December.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 January 2011

SA retail sales jump in November

South Africa’s retail sales growth expanded more than expected in November as consumer demand improved.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 8 December 2010

SA October retail sales up

Growth in South Africa’s retail sales was little changed at 6,1% year-on-year, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 November 2010

How retailers and consumers view the festive season

Retailers are expected to keep selling price increases down this year — so keep your eyes peeled for discounts and affordable items.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 22 September 2010

SA July retail sales up

South Africa’s retail sales growth quickened by 7,9% year-on-year in July at constant prices compared with an upwardly revised 7,6%.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 August 2010

SA’s June retail sales rise

SA’s retail sales rose for a sixth consecutive month in June, helped by Soccer World Cup spending, but the increase was slightly weaker than expected.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 July 2010

May retail sales climb, jury out on rates

South African retail sales rose more than expected in May, growing for the fifth month in a row ahead of the soccer World Cup.

By Phumza Macanda
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/ 14 July 2010

SA May retail sales up

SA’s retail sales rose by 4,6% year-on-year in May at constant prices compared with a revised 2,9% increase in April, Stats SA said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 June 2010

SA April retail sales up

SA’s retail sales rose by 3,2% year-on-year in April at constant prices compared with a revised 2,7% increase in March.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 19 May 2010

SA retail sales rise

South Africa’s retail sales rose more than expected in the year to March, ending 13 straight months of contraction.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 14 April 2010

SA retail sales remain negative in February

Retail sales remained unexpectedly negative in February, according to data released by Statistics South Africa on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 February 2010

SA retail sales fall less than expected

South Africa’s retail sales fell by a less-than-expected 3,7% year-on-year in December, data showed on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 20 January 2010

SA retail sales down

South African retail sales fell more sharply than expected in November, highlighting the weakness of consumer demand.

By Phumza Macanda
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/ 21 September 2009

SA’s July retail sales fall 3,9%

South African retail trade sales at constant prices for July were recorded at –3,9% year-on-year, Statistics SA said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 July 2009

Retail sales down, supports further rate cut

SA’s retail sales fell again in May, boding ill for second-quarter GDP and supporting the case for another interest-rate cut.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 17 June 2009

Retail sales weaken as consumers cut spending

Retail sales weakened further as the current economic climate put the brakes on consumer spending, according to data released on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 May 2009

Retail sales drop in March

Retail sales dropped in March, Statistics SA said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 April 2009

Retail sales drop in February

Retail sales decreased in February, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday, dipping an annual 4,5% compared with a revised 1,2% in January.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 18 March 2009

January retail sales rise, but worries remain

SA’s retail sales grew for the first time in nine months in January, data showed on Wednesday, but analysts warned the rise may be short-lived.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 21 January 2009

November retail sales slide further

Growth in retail sales fell further in November, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday, indicating continued strain in consumption activity.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 20 January 2009

Clicks reports robust festive trading

Festive trading was ”robust” at New Clicks Holdings flagship Clicks stores, the retail group said on Monday in a trading update.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 16 January 2009

Foschini sales up 8,7%

South African clothing retailer Foschini posted an 8,7% rise in third-quarter revenue on Friday, thanks to new stores.

By Rebecca Harrison
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/ 12 November 2008

Retail sales fall in September

Retail trade sales for September 2008 decreased by 5% at constant prices, compared with September 2007, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 15 October 2008

SA retail sales dip in August on high rates

SA’s retail sales fell by 5,5% year-on-year in August at constant prices, official data showed on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 23 September 2008

SA retail sales fall, point to steady rates

SA’s retail sales fell 4,6% year-on-year in July, data showed on Tuesday, pointing to continued pressure on consumer spending from rates increases.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 13 August 2008

SA June retail sales fall

SA’s retail sales fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, data showed on Wednesday, a further sign that consumers are feeling the pinch.

By Staff Reporter
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