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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Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says the rules around Easter trading are confusing, inconsistent, and outdated.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 >>
The Retail NZ Awards For 2026 Are Here!
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 8:39 am | Retail NZ
All the Retail NZ Awards 2026 finalists and winners will be celebrated at a glittering night of retail excellence on Thursday 3 September, at the Hilton Hotel on Auckland’s Princes Wharf. More >>
Retail NZ Cautions Kiwis To “Fuel What You Need”
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 5:10 pm | Retail NZ
Ms Young says there is also plenty of product in the country in terms of household staples, with access to grocery items not impacted by the conflict in the Middle East. More >>
Proposed Changes To Alcohol Laws Common Sense For Retailers
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 9:28 am | Retail NZ
Retailers have expressed frustration at the onerous objections process when applying for a liquor licence, with serial objectors causing delays to licence approvals even though they don’t live or work nearby. More >>
Card Spending Data Shows Big Boost For Retailers
Monday, 16 March 2026, 2:40 pm | Retail NZ
Actual electronic card transactions for February were up 2.4% year-on-year across core retail as a whole, a further improvement to the 1.1% rise seen last month. More >>
Retail NZ Looks Forward To Public Consultation On Employment Leave Bill
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 6:50 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says while there is a lot of good in this Bill, some of the proposed changes still require further consideration and clear justification. More >>
Citizen’s Arrest Provisions Not A Solution To Retail Crime
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:42 am | Retail NZ
The Justice Committee is today hearing submissions on the Crimes Amendment Bill, which includes several clauses which would, if passed, greatly extend the current citizen’s arrest laws as a tool to prevent retail crime. More >>
Retailers Are Monitoring Situation In Middle East
Friday, 6 March 2026, 5:09 pm | Retail NZ
Ms Young says retailers do try to absorb small increases where they can, but their ability to do that is limited. More >>
Concern The Rise In Nangs Use Feeding Retail Crime
Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:39 pm | Retail NZ
We are recommending that any non-specialist retailers selling the cannisters reconsider that decision, as anyone needing them for legitimate purposes can purchase them from specialist suppliers. More >>
New Gift Card Expiry Guidance Provides Retailers Much-Needed Clarity
Friday, 27 February 2026, 4:42 pm | Retail NZ
New legislation requiring gift cards to have a minimum expiry date of three years comes into force on 16 March, after the amendment to the Fair Trading Act was passed in September 2024. More >>
Retail Trade Survey Shows Sales Are On The Up
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:52 pm | Retail NZ
It’s been a particularly difficult year for apparel, with this data showing stock values down 4.9% for the clothing, footwear and accessories segment of the market. More >>
Move-On Orders Seen As Partial Help For Retail
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 4:14 pm | Retail NZ
We do have some concerns about moving on people who are “rough sleeping” and where they would be able to move to if they have no home? Will they just be moved on to another area and in front of other retailers? More >>
Retailers Say They'll Have To Raise Prices If Card Surcharge Ban Comes Into Force
Friday, 20 February 2026, 11:07 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ chief executive, Carolyn Young, says many retailers have found themselves in the same position. More >>
New Employment Relations Amendment Will Provide Flexibility To Retailers
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 9:01 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ looks forward to working with officials to ensure the legislation is implemented in a way that is clear, consistent, and practical for retailers of all sizes, and will continue supporting members as the new settings come into effect. More >>
Retail’s Reluctant Realism - Retail Radar Report Q4 2025
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 10:23 am | Retail NZ
“This is a big jump on the 65.5% confidence rate in our previous survey, and a positive sign that retailers may finally be starting to realise those economic green shoots on the shop floor,” Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young says. More >>
