Sales of Toys in Australia Increased 69% in Week Ending March 29
According The NPD Group, Australia’s toy industry saw dollar increase 69% and unit sales increase 29% for the week ending March 29, the best performing week in 2020 so far
The NPD Group: Australians Began Turning to Restaurant Pick-Up and Delivery Services Prior to Government Restrictions in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
In February 2020, in restaurant dining decreased while there was a noteworthy increase in most of the off premises dining occasions, including delivery, pick-up, and drive-thru services
Q4 2019 Foodservice Performance in Australia
In the last quarter of 2019, Australia was badly hit by the unprecedented bushfires; they continue to threaten the nation’s economy. The weak economic growth at the end of the year was also a result of lowered consumer confidence and demand across retail sectors — foodservice bucked the trend.