BUSINESS IN CRISIS
REPORTS ON SALES IN LONDON United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received October 28, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY. October 27. Tire money value of the total daily retail sales in September, which were considerably influenced by the crisis-, was .9 per cent, higher than a year ago. The sales of food and perishable stuffs rose by 4.5 per cent., and accounted for about 57 per cent, of the total value reported—the highest proportion in September for at least seven years. The daily sales of other merchandise fell by 3.5 per cent. The value of stocks was 4.5 per cent, lower than in 1937. Employment was 1.1 per cent, greater.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21180, 29 October 1938, Page 17
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110BUSINESS IN CRISIS Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21180, 29 October 1938, Page 17
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