2022 Easter to Bring Sales Boon to Australian Retailers

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A new survey has predicted that Australians will spend around $7.1 billion (US$5.26 billion) this Easter, providing a much-needed revenue injection for retailers across the country. According to the joint research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and pollster Roy Morgan, 73 percent of Australians are expected to spend $1.5 billion on seafood, hot-cross buns, chocolate, and Easter eggs, with average spending of $100 per person. Among 2,184 Australians surveyed, one in ten, said they would increase their food spending this year, while around two-thirds (66 percent) said they would spend the same as they did last year. The survey expects New South Wales residents to spend the most on food at an average of $104 per person, followed by Victorians at $100 per person. ...

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/2022-east ... 06569.html