8624.0 - Retail and Wholesale Industries, Australia: Commodities, 2005-06

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Explanatory Notes Glossary Abbreviations Estimation Methodology (Technical Note)	GLOSSARY Cost of goods sold Cost of goods sold refers to the purchase cost of goods sold during the reference period. Margin Margin is the difference between the price for which a business purchases goods and the price for which they are sold, expressed as a percentage of sales. Retail sales of goods This item comprises sales of new or used goods to the general public. Wholesale sales of goods This item comprises sales of goods to other businesses and organisations. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.