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SYDNEY – Online retail sales have jumped, boosted by a surge in shoppers buying toys and electronic games, according to the latest NAB Online Retail Sales Index.The index was up 0.6 percent in August, contrasting with a 1.4 percent fall in July. NAB says it estimates that online sales are now 7 percent higher than a year ago.
Australian spent $17.5 billion on online retail in the 12 months to August 2015, according to the index. It says this is equivalent to 7.1 percent of spending at traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers in the 12 months to July.
In year-on-year terms, all categories except daily deals (down 16.3pc year-on-year) recorded growth in August. Electronic games and toys led the way, up 27.2pc year-on-year, followed by media (17.7pc), fashion (11.4pc), and personal and recreational goods (7.3pc).
GM of sales quits LG
SYDNEY – Michael Doyle the GM of sales at LG Australia has quit. Talking to Channel News, Doyle said “I am going nowhere – I just quit”.
Insiders claim that Doyle, who had close ties with both Harvey Norman and Bing Lee, will be “hard to replace”.
During the period of transition, LG Australia MD Youngik Lee is taking on Doyle’s previous role.
It was only six months ago that LG looked at restructuring its sales operations with a former industry sales director, approached to work alongside Doyle in the restructuring of the sales operation. But he declined an invitation to join the company.
In a statement, LG management said “Over his many years with LG, Michael has contributed significantly to the company’s success and will leave behind a strong legacy. While his leaving may be regrettable, LG Australia would like to wish Michael every success in his future endeavours”. – David Richards, Channel News
