Australian retailers are rejoicing as families spend up in a big way for Easter

Australian retailers are rejoicing as families spend up in a big way for Easter. The Australian Retailers Association expects sales to soar as Australian families get together and celebrate with food and gifts.

Some of Paul Adams' chocolate COVID Easter bunnies. Source: SBS-Sandra Fulloon

The Retailers Association predicts Australians will consume 5 kilograms of chocolate each this Easter, with NSW residents the biggest spenders, shelling out 500-million dollars in total - or 104 dollars per person!

Anu Haran with some of her hot cross buns. Source: SBS-Sandra Fulloon

Bakery owner Anu Haran has been on her feet for 16 hours a day this week – and the reason is this: she’s baking hot cross buns on the hour to meet the enormous demand from her customers.

It’s the first Easter without pandemic restrictions for the 36-year- old baker. 

Ms Haran is among 135-thousand Australian retailers breathing a sigh of relief this Easter.

With spending expected to continue into next week, baker Anu Haran says it’s not just families who are celebrating.

It’s a happy Easter for retailers across the country… and her gamble to open a business during COVID has paid off. 

 

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