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Retailers expect consumers to spoil themselves – The Australian Financial Review
The sector has been unanimous in its praise for the federal budget, saying the tax cuts and cash handouts could not have come at a better time.
“I believe people are … looking forward to the holiday period and Christmas and a lot of people will say; ‘If I can’t travel I’m at least going to indulge myself and my friends and family with a nice Christmas’,” he said. “‘When I need to start to save I’ll do that from February on’.”
“People understand that tough times are going to continue from an economic perspective. But sometimes we want to have a little bit of fun before we pull the belt tighter.”
Praise all round
Retail leaders unani…
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