The retail trade survey measures the sales and stock of businesses that provide household and personal goods and services – for example car yards, petrol stations, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, and hotels. Key facts: For the June 2023 quarter compared with the March 2023 quarter, unless otherwise stated: • total volume of seasonally adjusted retail sales was $25 billion, down 1.0 percent • total value of seasonally adjusted retail sales was $30 billion, down 0.2 percent ($60 million) • 10 of the 16 regions had higher seasonally adjusted sales values • total value of actual retail sales was $29 billion, up 2.5 ... (full story)