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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 >>
Proposed Workplace Health & Safety Changes To Provide Clarity For Retailers
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:26 am | Retail NZ
This Bill, if passed, would give greater certainty to businesses by providing tailored, industry-specific guidance and support through the updating and strengthening of Approved Codes of Practices (ACOPs). More >>
Mixed Data Provides Ongoing Uncertainty About Recovery
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 9:51 am | Retail NZ
Many retailers will be feeling as though they are just treading water as the economy moves sideways, rather than forwards. More >>
Inflation Figures Another Hit To Retailers
Friday, 23 January 2026, 11:52 am | Retail NZ
The Consumer Price Index has risen to 3.1% in the 12 months to December, outside of the Reserve Bank target range for inflation of 1% – 3%. More >>
Retail Spending Down In December, Business Confidence Not Being Shared By Consumers
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 12:00 pm | Retail NZ
Retailers will be bracing for a possible rocky few months ahead of them, with the potential for rises and falls in spending month-to-month. More >>
Worldline Data Continues To Show The Struggles In Retail
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 8:53 am | Retail NZ
With discretionary spending down, it reinforces that consumer confidence is not yet back to where it needs to be, with consumers concerned about job security and the overall economic environment, it continues to dampen retail spend. More >>
Black Friday Sales Across November Bring A Smile To Retailer Sector
Friday, 12 December 2025, 11:42 am | Retail NZ
Stats NZ’s latest Electronic Card Transactions show total actual retail card spending in November increased by 1.6% year on year, 2.1% on core retail while the seasonally adjusted numbers increased by 1.2%. More >>
Business Groups Propose Alternative Solution To Surcharge Ban
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 10:22 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says a blanket ban is a blunt tool that will damage both consumers and businesses. More >>
Rate Cut Brings Hope For Christmas Retail Trading
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 2:52 pm | Retail NZ
“A turnaround in the economy can't come soon enough for the retail sector, so we are delighted at the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.25%,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says. More >>
Christmas Cheer Beginning For Retail Sector
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 3:49 pm | Retail NZ
Stats NZ’s latest Electronic Card Transactions shows total actual retail card spending in October increased by 0.8% year on year, while the seasonally adjusted numbers increased by 0.2%. More >>
Retailers Cautious But Optimistic For Christmas
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 11:47 am | Retail NZ
Despite the challenges, there are signs of resilience. 66% of respondents say they are confident or very confident about the future, similar to the same period of 2024 when it was 65%. More >>
Proposed Amendment To Surcharge Ban Welcome News For Retailers
Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:46 pm | Retail NZ
As it stands, the Bill will entrench the dominance of major credit card companies and make it harder for new payment technologies via FinTechs to enter the market. More >>
Surcharge Ban Will Hurt Small Businesses And Push Up Prices
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 8:40 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says the Retail Payment System (Ban on Merchant Surcharges) Amendment Bill is poorly targeted, rushed and risks significant unintended consequences. More >>
Rate Cut Is Early Christmas Present For Retailers
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2:37 pm | Retail NZ
“Today’s cut to 2.5% will help put more cash into consumers’ pockets and we hope it will give them the confidence to enjoy some discretionary spending,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says. More >>
Retail NZ Response To Holidays Act Reform Announcement
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 2:51 pm | Retail NZ
Retailers will welcome today’s announcement by Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden that a new Employment Leave Act is set to replace the Holidays Act 2003. More >>
Green Shoots May Be Appearing For Retailers
Friday, 12 September 2025, 1:10 pm | Retail NZ
“We are hoping this will give retailers confidence to buy stock and retain staff in the run up to the end of the year. Consumers are continuing to be careful with their spending but we want to see these improvements continue during the coming months.” More >>
Retail NZ Celebrates Excellence At The Retail NZ Awards 2025
Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:43 am | Retail NZ
“Retailers across Aotearoa continue to inspire us with their creativity, commitment and customer focus. The calibre of this year’s finalists and winners is exceptional, and we’re proud to celebrate their achievements,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn ... More >>
