PETALING JAYA: The retail sales outlook appears to be uncertain in the third quarter or even next year, as people are careful with spending and are making informed choices due to the goods and services tax (GST), and oil price volatility, say retail players.
KK Group that manages a chain of over 64 convenience stores under the brand name KK Super Mart said that sales growth was higher in the first quarter of 2015 driven by the Chinese New Year festive season and pre-GST buying of essential goods.
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