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First Months Of The Year Show Challenges For Retailers
Monday, 17 April 2023, 12:04 pm | Retail NZ
A mixed performance in the first three months, and end of the summer peak season has produced mixed results across the retail sector. This represents a challenging start to the year says Retail NZs latest Retail Radar report. “Retailers across ... More >>
Retail NZ Unsurprised By Economic Downturn
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 11:43 am | Retail NZ
Retailers across the country have already been experiencing an economic downturn well before today's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. “Today’s GDP figures showing a 0.6 per fall in the size in the New Zealand economy, including a 1.9 per ... More >>
Retail NZ Calls For Wage Subsidy For Regions Impacted By Cyclone Gabrielle
Friday, 24 February 2023, 6:46 am | Retail NZ
A Retail NZ survey shows significant Government support is required for retailers because of the economic scars caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. “Our survey found businesses across Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, Hawkes Bay, and Gisborne are the most impacted. ... More >>
Retailers’ Voices Show Impact Of Minimum Wage Increase
Friday, 10 February 2023, 2:19 pm | Retail NZ
A snap poll from Retail NZ shows the true impact the increase in Minimum Wage has on the retail sector. “The announcement of a significant increase in the Minimum Wage has not gone down well with retailers across New Zealand, with 88 per cent disapproving ... More >>
Government Goes Too Far With Minimum Wage Increase
Wednesday, 8 February 2023, 7:54 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is disappointed with the Government's decision to increase the Minimum Wage. “Retail NZ has advocated directly to the Prime Minister, Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, the new Small Business Minister and to government officials ... More >>
Christmas Produces Mixed Results With Price Increases Outside Of Retailer’s Control
Wednesday, 18 January 2023, 6:24 pm | Retail NZ
The typically busy Christmas peak has produced mixed results for retailers, with most failing to hit targets and inflationary pressure continuing, according to the latest Retail Radar report by Retail NZ. “The softened consumer demand during the ... More >>
Positive Step For Retail Crime – But More Still Needs To Be Done
Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 3:55 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the Government has taken a positive step today to address retail crime but there is a lot more that needs to happen. “While it is good news that the Government is focusing on retail crime, we fundamentally need to see a change ... More >>
Minor Improvements In Retail Outlook But Inflationary Pressures Remain
Monday, 10 October 2022, 5:10 am | Retail NZ
The latest Retail Radar report from Retail NZ shows that inflationary pressures will continue with a further 5 percent increase expected in prices in the next three months, with the influences behind price increases measured for the first time. “The ... More >>
Retail NZ Calls For Government To Ditch So-called “Fair Pay Agreements Bill”
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:41 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it is disappointed that the Government is proceeding with its proposed “Fair Pay” legislation, which has been reported back to the House of Representatives from Select Committee today. “The bill is deeply flawed, will be administratively ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Return To Normality, Asks Kiwis To Shop Nice
Monday, 12 September 2022, 4:52 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed today’s decision by the Government to move New Zealand into a sense of normality by removing the vast majority of COVID-19 rules and to manage the pandemic through a revised approach. “After over two years of being ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Practical Policies For Retail Crime
Tuesday, 16 August 2022, 10:42 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ welcomes two policy initiatives from the ACT Party Law and Order policy document to combat retail crime – infringement notices and three strikes for burglary. “The announcement today from the ACT Party of two specific policies that will help ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Return Of Cruise Ships
Friday, 12 August 2022, 7:06 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed the return of cruise ships to New Zealand for the first time since COVID-19. “Cruise visitors were big spenders in retail prior to COVID-19, and retailers in Auckland will be celebrating the arrival of P&O’s Pacific ... More >>
Inflationary Pressures Continue For Retailers
Friday, 8 July 2022, 11:54 am | Retail NZ
The Quarter 2 Retail Radar report from Retail NZ shows that rising operating costs like wages and freight, staff shortages and lack of foot traffic are the key pressure points on retailers. On average, across the sector, prices increased by around six ... More >>
Retail NZ Calls On MPs To Vote Restricted Trading Bill Through First Reading
Tuesday, 28 June 2022, 1:25 pm | Retail NZ
ACT MP Chris Baillie’s Member’s Bill on repealing Easter shopping restrictions should be voted through at first reading so we can have the debate on retailers having the choice to open or not over Easter, according to Retail NZ. “We are calling ... More >>
Retail Wages Continue To Increase
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 12:04 pm | Retail NZ
Retail wages continue to increase According to the 2022 Retail NZ Wages Guide the average hourly retail wage has risen 6.4 per cent to $26.65 in 2022. “The Retail NZ Wages Guide shows that the vast majority of the sector is paying rates significantly ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Further Government Support To Combat Retail Crime
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 10:29 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ welcomes today's announcement of a Government funding package to support retailers in response to retail crime. “Today’s annoucement of $6 million dollars to help retailers respond to crime is significant for the sector. The ability for ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Pre-budget Law And Order Annoucement
Sunday, 8 May 2022, 1:08 pm | Retail NZ
Today’s pre-budget law and order announcement that includes support for the retail sector has been welcomed by Retail NZ. “We welcome the announcement made today on the commitment to law and order funding that will support retailers. We look forward ... More >>
New Mask Rules Nonsensical – Retail NZ
Wednesday, 13 April 2022, 2:39 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the new rules around mask wearing make no sense. “While it is good news that the country is moving to Orange, it is absurd that the Government is removing mask requirements in the hospitality and education sectors, but keeping ... More >>
Costs And Inflation Increasing At Rapid Rate, Retailer Confidence Continues To Slump
Thursday, 7 April 2022, 5:36 pm | Retail NZ
The latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report of the retail sector shows that the widespread emergence of Omicron in the community has seen retailers miss targets, dissatisfaction with the Government’s response to COVID-19 remains steady and 90 per cent of retailers ... More >>
Mask Rules Need Urgent Attention
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 12:07 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed news that vaccine passes and QR code scanning will no longer be required in cafés and close personal services like hairdressers and beauty services from but says that the Government urgently needs to act on mask rules. “Moving ... More >>
