Retail NZ - Latest News [Page 12]
Retail NZ Welcomes David Jones to New Zealand
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 5:32 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed the news that David Jones has purchased Wellington department store Kirkcaldie & Stains, and will be opening a refurbished store in mid-2016. More >>
Retailers "Deeply Disappointed" by Budget
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:22 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says retailers will be disappointed that the Government has failed to take action to close a loophole which disadvantages small and large Kiwi businesses because foreign websites don’t have to pay their fair share of GST and duty when ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Spending News – But Real Challenges Ahead
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 1:07 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ welcomes today’s Retail Trade Survey results that showing a significant 5.1 per cent increase in retail spending in the first three months of 2015, compared to the previous year. More >>
Retail NZ Congratulates New MD of Progressive Enterprises
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 12:06 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has today congratulated Steve Donohue on his appointment as Managing Director of Progressive Enterprises, which operates Countdown supermarkets across New Zealand. More >>
Time to Review Government-Imposed Shop Closures
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 9:16 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that it’s time to review outdated laws which ban many shops opening over Easter while giving others an unfair competitive advantage. More >>
Retailers Welcome News Govt is Reviewing Reverse Tariff
Friday, 13 March 2015, 1:44 pm | Retail NZ
“Retailers are pleased by news that Revenue Minister Todd McClay has asked his officials for advice on how other countries collect tax and duty on low value imports,” Retail NZ General Manager Public Affairs Greg Harford said today. More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Positive Retail Trade Results
Monday, 16 February 2015, 12:00 pm | Retail NZ
Today's Retail Trade Survey results have been welcomed by Retail NZ. The Statistics NZ survey shows a 4.7 per cent rise in actual retail spending on the same quarter last year, with spending topping $20billion for the first time. More >>
BuyKiwi To Keep Your community Working
Tuesday, 27 January 2015, 2:39 pm | Retail NZ
With New Zealand consumers increasingly shopping globally, Retail NZ has launced a new #BuyKiwi campaign on social media. More >>
Christmas Spending up – Big Day Expected Tomorrow
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 12:33 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that today’s spending figures from Paymark confirm anecdotal feedback that Kiwis are getting ready for Christmas. “Kiwis have collectively spent $170 million more this December compared to last year, despite a flat start to the Christmas ... More >>
Fixing GST Loophole Will Help Reduce Deficit – Retail NZ
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 10:13 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is advising the Government that it will get closer to a fiscal surplus by closing a loophole that gives foreign retailers the ability to sell to New Zealanders without paying GST and duty. More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Spending News
Monday, 15 December 2014, 3:38 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed news from Paymark that consumer spending has increased by 4.3 per cent in the first two weeks of December, compared to the same period last year. More >>
Get Wrapped up with #BuyNZXmas
Monday, 8 December 2014, 10:47 am | Retail NZ
With less than three weeks until Christmas, Retail NZ has launched a #BuyNZXmas campaign on social media to encourage shoppers to buy their Christmas gifts from local retailers, and to make a difference to New Zealand communities. More >>
Consumers Flock to Offshore Retailers But Lack Protection
Friday, 28 November 2014, 11:00 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that a massive 28% year on year increase in spending at overseas online shops shows that the New Zealand retail sector is operating in a highly competitive market, but that consumers may be missing out on some of the added benefits of buying ... More >>
Retailers Welcome New Banknote Designs
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 3:01 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed the Reserve Bank's new banknote designs, which will be progressively released from towards the end of next year. More >>
Good News for Consumers From Commerce Commission Report
Thursday, 20 November 2014, 2:18 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed the release of a Commerce Commission investigation concluding that Progressive Enterprises has not breached the Commerce Act in its dealings with suppliers. More >>
Retailers Look Forward to Good Christmas
Monday, 17 November 2014, 12:39 pm | Retail NZ
Retailers Look Forward to Good Christmas After Retail Trade Stats Released The latest Retail Trade Statistics released today show that the retail sector is continuing to move forward, despite some economic challenges, with retailers looking forward ... More >>