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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 >>
Retailers Require Significant Support To Survive
Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 8:00 am | Retail NZ
Sales, foot traffic and confidence has taken a dive in the retail sector, with the sector requesting urgent Government support. “The current Red Alert Level has plunged the retail sector into a deep financial and confidence crisis. ... More >>
Minimum Wage Announcement Puts Jobs At Risk
Friday, 11 February 2022, 12:10 pm | Retail NZ
The significant increase in the Minimum Wage has been badly received by the retail sector, with 84 per cent of retailers disapproving of the announcement, according to a snap poll of Retail NZ members. “$1.20 is another massive increase in the ... More >>
It's Time For Wellington Retailers To Be Supported
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 2:15 pm | Retail NZ
The ongoing disruption caused by the protest in Wellington must be brought to an end quickly to support retailers and business across the city. “Retailers are into day three of disruptions, abuse and aggression due to the protestors. The Red Alert ... More >>
Retail Radar Shows Significant Price Increases On The Horizon
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 12:21 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has today released its quarterly Retail Radar report, showing that the retail sector will increase prices, supply chain impacts and dissatisfaction with the government approach to COVID-19 continues. “Inflation is having a significant ... More >>
Shop Normal As We Move To Red Tonight
Sunday, 23 January 2022, 2:32 pm | Retail NZ
As New Zealand moves to Red Status tonight, Retail NZ says that the retail sector has been preparing for the arrival of Omicron, but is asking Kiwis to shop normal in the coming days and weeks. “The retail environment is relatively safe through ... More >>
Retail Sector Prepares For Omicron – Things Kiwis Need To Know
Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 7:07 pm | Retail NZ
Retailers across the country are taking proactive steps to prepare for the arrival of Omicron in the community and asking Kiwis to understand that services levels may change as a result. “Despite the retail environment being relatively safe through ... More >>
