The rise of 1.4% in March 2021 follows a fall in February 2021 of 0.8%.
The rises were led by Victoria (4%) and Western Australia (5.5%), with both states rebounding from COVID-19 lockdown restrictions during February.
Queensland, which saw COVID-19 restrictions impact March 2021, saw a minor fall. Brisbane saw a 3-day lockdown at the end of March.
Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services (6%) led the industry rises, which were driven by Victoria and Western Australia. Similarly, these states saw rises for Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing, and Department stores. These rises were offset by a 1% fall in Food retailing.
Through-the-year sales rose 2.3% in March 2021 compared to March 2020, following a 9.1% annual rise in February 2021. This change reflects the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions in March 2020, which led to a spike in sales in Food retailing in that month.
In current price seasonally adjusted terms, the March quarter is showing a 0.1% fall from the December quarter 2020.
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