The monthly CPI indicator for clothing and footwear rose by 1.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down from a 1.9-per cent rise in the 12 months to July.

The indicator for garments rose by 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to August, down from a 3.1-per cent rise in the 12 months to July, an ABS release said.

The annual movement for the monthly CPI indicator excluding volatile items and holiday travel was 3 per cent in August, down from a 3.7 per cent rise in July.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)