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Card Spending Data Strongest For Retail In More Than 2 Years
Monday, 15 June 2026, 3:09 pm | Retail NZ
“The core retail spending was up 2.8% in May 2026 compared to a year earlier - the highest rise in more than two years,” says Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young. More >>
Alarming New Report Shows Illicit Tobacco Makes Up A Third Of NZ Market
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:47 pm | Retail NZ
Last month, Customs Minister, Casey Costello, announced Customs, NewZealand Police, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health were forming an Action Group to better target and dismantle the illegal tobacco trade. More >>
Food Spending And Regional Confidence Drive Retail Growth After Turbulent Months
Monday, 8 June 2026, 1:25 pm | Retail NZ
The positive momentum in May was heavily driven by spending in supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafés. More >>
Welcome Relief On The Horizon For Retailers
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 12:05 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ remains concerned that regulating the interchange component alone solves only part of the problem. More >>
Budget Misses Opportunity For Economic Boost
Thursday, 28 May 2026, 4:56 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is encouraged, however, that some of the announcements could have a positive effect on the unemployment rate. More >>
Retail Sector Wants To See A Big Economic Focus In Budget
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 5:43 pm | Retail NZ
The quarterly Ipsos Issues Monitor out on Tuesday shows inflation/cost-of-living and the economy are two of the top three issues for New Zealanders, closely followed by fuel and unemployment. More >>
Retail Results Encouraging, But The Recovery Is Uneven
Friday, 22 May 2026, 2:25 pm | Retail NZ
Grocery spending is up 4.1% in value but flat in volume, which points to price inflation doing much of the work rather than more shoppers buying more. More >>
Latest Data Shows Shoppers Have Cut Back, But Still Spending
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 12:47 pm | Retail NZ
The card transaction data for the month of April shows the actual spending in core retail is up 1.4% compared to April last year, though it’s down slightly compared to last month. More >>
Good Sense Behind National Fuel Plan Details
Monday, 11 May 2026, 5:42 pm | Retail NZ
This is a big win for retailers, who can now plan with certainty that no matter what happens in the Middle East, the freight services they rely on will be able to get goods to their stores. More >>
Action Group Targeting Illicit Tobacco A Great First Step
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4:39 pm | Retail NZ
Customs Minister, Casey Costello, this afternoon announced that Customs, New Zealand Police, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health have joined forces to better target and dismantle the illegal tobacco trade. More >>
Retail NZ Urges Further Refinement Of Employment Leave Bill
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 11:31 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says the organisation has undertaken extensive consultation with members on this Bill, which aims to simplify and modernise New Zealand’s leave system. More >>
Fuel Crisis Scuppers Retail Optimism – Retail Radar Q4 2026
Monday, 4 May 2026, 7:24 am | Retail NZ
While 51% of survey respondents were able to meet or exceed their targets from January to March 2026, just 33% believe they will be able to do so next quarter, Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says. More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Crackdown On Sale Of Nangs
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 7:30 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is welcoming the Government’s crackdown on the illegitimate sale and use of nitrous oxide cannisters. “We are pleased to see the Government taking such swift and decisive action in this space, with the improper use of nangs a growing ... More >>
Spark Announced As Major Sponsor For Retail NZ Awards
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 8:04 am | Retail NZ
All finalists and winners of the Spark Retail NZ Awards will be honoured at a glittering night of excellence on Thursday 3 September at the Hilton Hotel on Auckland’s Princes Wharf. More >>
Latest Card Spending Data Shows Kiwis Have Cut Fuel Usage
Friday, 17 April 2026, 3:04 pm | Retail NZ
Stats NZ figures released today shows the overall card spend on total retail for March was up 2.7% compared to March 2025 with fuel up 10.2% to $583 million. More >>
Retail NZ Backs Bunnings’ Introduction Of Facial Recognition Technology
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 9:50 am | Retail NZ
Legitimate customers will be able to go about their business as usual and will be safer in those stores where FRT is used, says Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young. More >>
Retail In New Zealand Hit By Skyrocketing Fuel Prices
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 2:24 pm | Retail NZ
Initial indicators from the Worldline network show overall card spending rose just 0.5% in March. However, this modest growth masks a massive 33% surge in spending at petrol stations, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. More >>
Action Needed Now On Illicit Tobacco
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 9:22 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has today released Time is Running Out to Quit Illicit Tobacco: A Case Study in Responding to Emerging Threats. It finds NZ has a fast-growing illicit tobacco market and that we currently have a narrow window in which to stamp it out. More >>
Retailers Call For A Rethink Of Easter Trading Rules
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 12:48 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says the rules around Easter trading are confusing, inconsistent, and outdated. More >>
Retailers Celebrate The End Of The Proposed Card Surcharge Ban
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 10:24 am | Retail NZ
Retailers have been clear that the proposed card surcharge ban would have been yet another blow to the struggling sector after a tough trading environment that has lasted several years. More >>
