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Further Level 3 Extension Devastating For Retailers
Friday, 8 October 2021, 6:55 pm | Retail NZ
The spread of Level 3 lockdowns is devastating news for Northland and Waikato retailers, and is causing huge concern for retailers around the country, according to Retail NZ. “Many Auckland retailers are already on the brink of disaster after seven weeks ... More >>
Retail Businesses On A Kinfe-edge As Sales And Confidence Plummet – Government Must Act
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 5:48 am | Retail NZ
The past three months have been tough, and the outlook is not much better for retailers according to Retail NZ’s latest Retail Radar report. “Government lockdowns and Alert Level changes are having a significant impact on retailers' operating environment ... More >>
Good News In Government Immigration Decision
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 6:54 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it’s good news that the Government has moved to create a residency pathway for workers on temporary visas. “New Zealand has a shortage of workers across the economy, and many on temporary workers have jobs in the retail sector,” ... More >>
Level 4 Extension Devastating For Auckland Retailers
Monday, 13 September 2021, 4:12 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the extension to the Level 4 lockdown in the Auckland region is devastating news for retailers and other businesses trying to survive the COVID-19 outbreak. “While it is important for the Government to manage the current health ... More >>
Hey Kiwis – Support Your Local Retailers By Wearing A Mask
Friday, 10 September 2021, 6:55 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has launched a public awareness campaign to encourage kiwis to ensure they wear a mask while in retail stores. Retail NZ Chief Executive Greg Harford says “It is the first weekend that customers can be in retail stores at Alert Level ... More >>
Strong Retail Sales In November On Back Of Singles Day, Black Friday & Cyber-monday
Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 9:23 am | Retail NZ
The latest Retail NZ Sales Index, shows that spending through November remained strong, and that total spending since March is now ahead of last year. “The Retail NZ Sales Index for November reports that spending through the month was around 25.7 ... More >>
10-day Sick Leave Plan Will Disadvantage Part-time Workers
Monday, 30 November 2020, 4:57 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the Government’s announcement that it is proceeding with a blanket increase to 10 days paid sick leave is bad news for those who work part time. “All businesses want their employees come to work well and healthy, but doubling ... More >>
Staff Should Stay Home While Sick Or Awaiting Covid Test Results - Retail NZ
Friday, 13 November 2020, 6:24 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it is concerned by media reports that a retail sector employee was asked to work while supposed to be in isolation. "Our advice to retailers is clear - if you have staff who are unwell; awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test, ... More >>
Retail Sales Catching Up But Pre-Xmas Challenges Remain
Monday, 2 November 2020, 11:15 am | Retail NZ
The latest Retail NZ Sales Index reports strong spending through October, and that total spending since March is now running slightly ahead of last year. “Retail sector performance was significantly impacted by the national lockdown from March ... More >>
Retail Sales And Confidence Rebound After Second Lockdown Lifts
Friday, 2 October 2020, 8:49 am | Retail NZ
A new Retail NZ Retail Radar report show retailer sales have improved in through September as the second wave of COVID-19 restrictions lifted. Sales were up 20 per cent and 45 per cent of retailers said that their sales improved on the same time ... More >>
Retailer Confidence Falls In August
Wednesday, 2 September 2020, 10:16 am | Retail NZ
The latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report shows that retailer confidence fell significantly on the back of the Level 3 lockdown in Auckland during August. “Retailer confidence has slumped following the Level 3 lockdown in Auckland last month,” Retail NZ Chief ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Wage Subsidy But More Support Required
Friday, 14 August 2020, 6:20 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it is good news that the Government is extending the Wage Subsidy across the country, but says more support is required to help businesses manage fixed costs. “Retail NZ estimates that the retail economy will suffer a 40 per cent hit ... More >>
Return To Level 3 Lockdown Bad News For Retailers – But No Need To Panic Buy
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 5:11 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says the return of COVID-19 is bad news for a struggling sector, but is urging customers not to panic buy. “The retail sector has been struggling to recover from the effects of the earlier lockdowns, and spending since March is still down More >>
Retail Confidence Improves, But Real Challenges for Some
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 9:31 am | Retail NZ
Retailer confidence remained positive in July, building on the strong rebound recorded in June after lockdown was lifted. 75 per cent of retailers responding to a new Retail Radar survey reported feeling confident or very confident that their business will ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Visa And Mastercard Interchange Moves
Monday, 3 August 2020, 8:07 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it welcomes moves by Visa and Mastercard to reduce interchange rates, and says this should lead to lower merchant fees for contactless debit transactions. “Retail NZ has been campaigning for lower merchant fees for some years, and we ... More >>
Retailer Confidence Improves
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 11:52 am | Retail NZ
Retailer confidence has shown a significant improvement according to the latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report. This is built on the back of strong retail performace in June, although spending overall across the four months of the COVID-19 crisis ... More >>
Please Be Kind To Business - Retail NZ Urges PM
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 1:20 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is calling for the Prime Minister to be kind, after reports that she is 'angry' that the Warehouse Group is undertaking a change process that could result in a substantial number of job losses. "Retail NZ has been advising Government ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Move To Level 1
Monday, 8 June 2020, 4:28 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the move to COVID-19 Alert Level 1 from midnight tonight is great news. “Retail NZ is delighted that the nation is moving to Alert Level 1 from tonight,” Greg Harford, Retail NZ’s Chief Executive said today. “The economic ... More >>
Rent Relief Action A Good Start But Needs To Go Further
Thursday, 4 June 2020, 10:29 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it is good news that the Government is moving to support arbitration on commercial tenancies, but it is disappointed the action isn’t going further. “Retail NZ, and other industry organisations, have been calling for Government ... More >>
Retail Opens Again – Contact Tracing Not Required When Social Distancing Maintained
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 10:10 am | Retail NZ
The retail sector is open again, but businesses are not required to contact trace their customers if two metre social distancing can be maintained. “It’s great that customers can now get back into store, and they can do so knowing that the retail ... More >>
