ABS says spending for the period would have been lower for clothing, merchandise and dining if not for Eras tour
Australians bought more than 600,000 tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, generating some buzz for the economy which saw otherwise weak GDP growth.Australians bought more than 600,000 tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, generating some buzz for the economy which saw otherwise weak GDP growth.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Swift’s impact on retail alone saw the sector turnover rise 0.3% in February 2024 – a figure that would have been lower had the Eras tour not come to Australia, said Ben Dorber, ABS head of retail statistics.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“Seven sold-out Taylor Swift concerts in Sydney and Melbourne boosted retail spending this month, with over 600,000 Swifties flocking to these events.
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