Australia COVID-19: Omicron hits consumer confidence after early Christmas shopping spree
After record retail spending in November, there are concerns about how it is holding up as many shoppers self-impose restrictions to avoid Omicron.
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After record retail spending in November, there are concerns about how it is holding up as many shoppers self-impose restrictions to avoid Omicron.
Australians broke previous spending records in November after the 2021 lockdown ended. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows retail trade increased by 7.3 per cent in a month.
After record retail spending in November, there are concerns about how it is holding up as many shoppers self-impose restrictions to avoid Omicron.
After record retail spending in November, there are concerns about how it is holding up as many shoppers self-impose restrictions to avoid Omicron.
Consumer confidence has fallen across Australia as a result of the rapid spread of the Omicron strain of COVID-19, potentially dampening the outlook for retail spend...