ANALYSIS BY INDUSTRY


FOOD RETAILING

In current prices, the trend estimate for Food retailing rose 0.8% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 0.4%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Supermarkets and grocery stores (0.7%), Liquor retailing (0.3%) and Other specialised food retailing (0.1%). The seasonally adjusted estimate rose for Other specialised food retailing (3.1%), Supermarkets and grocery stores (0.1%) and Liquor retailing (0.4%).

HOUSEHOLD GOODS RETAILING

In current prices, the trend estimate for Household goods retailing rose 0.4% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 1.5%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing (1.2%) and Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing (0.3%) and fell for Electrical and electronic goods retailing (-0.2%). The seasonally adjusted estimate rose for Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing (2.9%), Electrical and electronic goods retailing (0.9%) and Hardware, building and garden supplies retailing (1.1%).

CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR AND PERSONAL ACCESSORY RETAILING

In current prices, the trend estimate for Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing rose 0.3% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 1.1%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Clothing retailing (0.4%) and fell for Footwear and other personal accessory retailing (-0.2%). The seasonally adjusted estimate rose for Clothing retailing (1.6%) and was relatively unchanged (0.0%) for Footwear and other personal accessory retailing.

DEPARTMENT STORES

In current prices, the trend estimate for Department stores rose 0.7% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 2.6%.

OTHER RETAILING

In current prices, the trend estimate for Other retailing rose 0.4% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 1.9%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Other recreational goods retailing (1.7%), Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry goods retailing (0.3%) and Newspaper and book retailing (0.2%) and fell for Other retailing n.e.c. (-0.4%). The seasonally adjusted estimate rose for Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and toiletry goods retailing (2.8%), Other recreational goods retailing (2.6%), Other retailing n.e.c. (0.5%) and Newspaper and book retailing (1.5%).

CAFES, RESTAURANTS AND TAKEAWAY FOOD SERVICES

In current prices, the trend estimate for Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services rose 1.4% in January 2014. The seasonally adjusted estimate rose 2.0%. By industry subgroup, the trend estimate rose for Cafes, restaurants and catering services (1.7%) and Takeaway food services (0.3%). The seasonally adjusted estimate rose for Cafes, restaurants and catering services (2.7%) and Takeaway food services (0.9%).