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Retailers Relieved As Inflation Slows

Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 4:52 pm | Retail NZ

We hope this will translate into a turnaround in consumer confidence and a greater willingness to support local retail businesses. More >>

Retailers Are Continuing To See Declining Sales

Friday, 12 July 2024, 12:49 pm | Retail NZ

Stats NZ’s latest Electronic Card Transactions shows a –4.9% fall in retail spending compared to June 2023. This follows a –1.6% fall in May, compared to the same month of 2023. More >>

Retail NZ Welcomes Government Focus On Retail Crime

Thursday, 11 July 2024, 2:03 pm | Retail NZ

Retail crime is a significant issue in New Zealand, impacting more than 92% of retailers. Retail NZ released a Crime Report in October 2023 that found the cost of retail crime to its members was well over $2.6 billion a year. More >>

Woolworths’ Crime Statistics Concern Retail NZ

Wednesday, 10 July 2024, 9:56 am | Retail NZ

The continuing increase in physical assaults recorded by Woolworths New Zealand is distressing but highlights the real dangers facing all retail workers, Retail NZ says. More >>

Retail Wages Show Small Increase

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 4:14 pm | Retail NZ

The average wage in retail has climbed just 2.8% in the last year, to $29.68 an hour, according to Retail NZ’s latest Wages Guide. More >>

Retail Crime Crackdown Welcome But More Needed

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 11:21 am | Retail NZ

Planned changes to the criminal justice system are welcome but don’t go far enough, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says. More >>

TikTok Campaign Aims To Attract Young People To Retail Careers

Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 3:14 pm | Retail NZ

An innovative social media campaign aimed at attracting young people to careers in the retail sector has launched this week. More >>

More Police Welcome But Investment Vital For Ferries

Monday, 24 June 2024, 11:36 am | Retail NZ

Retailers are pleased to see progress in putting more Police on the beat but the grounding of the Aratere raises serious concerns about supply chains for stores across the country, Retail NZ says. More >>

Silver Linings But No Quick Turnaround For Retail In Budget

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:05 pm | Retail NZ

“With retail crime continuing to be a huge issue for our members, we are pleased to have confirmation of plans for more Police on the beat,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says. More broadly, Retail NZ hopes that bigger investment in education ... More >>

Easter Trading Policy Lapses Show Need For Law Change

Tuesday, 28 May 2024, 12:11 pm | Retail NZ

Retail NZ is pleased that Parliament is set to debate liberalising Easter trading restrictions as a result of the Member’s Bill to review Easter trading, lodged by ACT MP Cameron Luxton, being drawn from the ballot last month. More >>

Small Retail Spend Increase Not Enough To Boost Sector

Friday, 24 May 2024, 9:34 am | Retail NZ

Strong signals on controlling the cost of living, combating retail crime and improving infrastructure are on Retail NZ’s wish list for next week’s Budget announcements. More >>

Headwinds Continue To Hold Back Retail Sector

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 12:56 pm | Retail NZ

Retail NZ is hoping the promised tax cuts in the upcoming Budget will lead to a lift in consumer confidence and spending. More >>

Retail Sector Hopes For Post-budget Lift In Consumer Confidence

Thursday, 9 May 2024, 5:35 pm | Retail NZ

Retail NZ is welcoming the prospect of tax cuts in the upcoming Budget and is hoping this will lead to a lift in consumer confidence. More >>

Winter Blues Hit Early For Retailers

Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 9:36 am | Retail NZ

At the end of a slow summer of trading, New Zealand retailers are not feeling positive about their business prospects as they head into winter, according to the latest Retail Radar quarterly survey of Retail NZ members. More >>

Ongoing Challenges For The Retail Sector

Friday, 12 April 2024, 2:35 pm | Retail NZ

The March retail sales figures show further decline in the sector as Stats NZ reported a 3% decline in the month of March. More >>

Progress Towards Liberalising Easter Trading Restrictions

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:20 pm | Retail NZ

The Member’s Bill to review Easter trading, lodged by ACT MP Cameron Luxton, has been drawn from the ballot today. More >>

Easter Holidays Hampered By Shop Trading Restrictions

Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:21 am | Retail NZ

Families around Aotearoa New Zealand are heading away for the long Easter weekend but many will reach their destinations to find that shops are closed this Friday and Sunday. Restrictions on Easter trading are increasingly outdated in 2024, Retail ... More >>

Lift In Consumer Confidence Good News For Retailers

Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 11:04 am | Retail NZ

Retailers are hoping that a lift in consumer confidence will translate to sales for the struggling sector, but we haven't seen it yet, Retail NZ says. The latest Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index shows consumer confidence is at ... More >>

Young Offender Military Academies

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 2:12 pm | Retail NZ

The outcomes of the new Young Offender Military Academies being initiated by the Government will be watched closely by retailers across Aotearoa New Zealand, Retail NZ says. “Retail NZ members are facing increasing rates of crime, putting both ... More >>

Retail NZ Supports Facial Recognition Trial

Thursday, 8 February 2024, 9:47 am | Retail NZ

The facial recognition trial announced today by Foodstuffs North Island will be closely watched by retailers across Aotearoa New Zealand, Retail NZ says. “Retail NZ members are facing increasing rates of crime, putting both their employees and ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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