Key statistics: The November 2023 seasonally adjusted estimate: • Rose 2.0% month-on-month. • Rose 2.2% compared with November 2022. The ABS has undertaken an annual review of the seasonally adjusted retail series. The review has changed a range of time series treatments to ensure the quality of the the seasonal adjustment process. For more information, please refer to the Annual seasonal review section below. The review also reflects changes in spending patterns associated with the growth in popularity of Black Friday sales events. An article has been released explaining how these changes are affecting seasonality ... (full story)