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Poppy Johnston

DARK SECRETS: High living costs keeps retail spending in check - The Real Truth

Retail trade lifted 1.1 per cent over January, the statistics bureau says. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian retailers had a better January after a dip in sales in December but the bigger picture is one of consumers under financial pressure and spending cautiously. 

Retail trade lifted 1.1 per cent over the month after a 2.1 per cent fall in December.

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