Spending likely took another hit in August

By Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
Updated September 26 2021 - 11:45am, first published 11:43am
Economists predict a further fall in retail figures for August with COVID-19 lockdowns continuing.
Economists predict a further fall in retail figures for August with COVID-19 lockdowns continuing.

Retail spending is expected to take another big hit when August figures are released this week, reflecting the impact of having the nation's two most populous states in lockdown fighting the coronavirus Delta variant.

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