Economics
Australia Posts Record Quarterly Retail Sales in GDP Boost
- Clothing, footwear and personal accessories led sales gains
- Trade data last week showing surging imports to temper rebound
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Australian retail sales soared to a record high in the final three months of 2021, fueled by a combination of relaxed virus restrictions and holiday shopping that are set to underpin a robust rebound in the economy.