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Government Support Package A Good Place To Start
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 7:07 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ welcomes Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s announcement today of a support package as a good starting point, however, the support doesn't go far enough for some retail businesses. “The wage and leave subsidies will be great for small ... More >>
Retailers Under Covid-19 Pressure As Retail NZ Welcomes Government Support Announcement
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 8:57 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the retail sector is under immense pressure as a result of the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, and that it welcomes today’s announcement of a Business Continuity Package by the Government. “A survey of Retail NZ members shows that ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Extension Of Fog Device Funding
Friday, 6 March 2020, 11:23 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says it welcomes an announcement by Police Minister Stuart Nash that the Government is providing $1.9 million in additional funding to support the installation of fog devices in retail stores that are at-risk of robbery. “Aggravated robbery ... More >>
Coronavirus Impacts Spread Unevenly in Retail
Monday, 10 February 2020, 9:00 am | Retail NZ
The majority of Retail NZ members report that, to date, the Coronavirus has had little immediate impact on their businesses, although some have been impacted significantly, and there are medium-term concerns about supply chains. More >>
Challenging Times Continue For Retailers
Friday, 24 January 2020, 10:56 am | Retail NZ
The latest Retail NZ Retail Radar Report shows that despite the busy Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day sales periods, a significant number of retailers did not hit their sales targets for the quarter ended 31 December. “While strong sales ... More >>
Staff Exploitation Unacceptable – Retail NZ
Tuesday, 22 October 2019, 1:14 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says most retailers and franchise owners do their best to comply with employment laws, and it’s unacceptable for franchise business owners to exploit their staff. The comments come following today’s Employment Court decision in relation to the ... More >>
Retail sector slow-moving over last quarter
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 10:57 am | Retail NZ
Retail sector activity was increasingly slow-moving during the quarter ended 30 September, according to the latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report, released today. More >>
Countdown On Until Black Friday and Christmas
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 12:19 pm | Retail NZ
It's just three months until Christmas, and Retail NZ says the sector is hoping for a busy end of the year. More >>
Retail Sector Sluggish During Second Quarter
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 12:41 pm | Retail NZ
Retail sector activity remained sluggish during the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Retail NZ's latest Retail Radar report. “A continuing pattern of business uncertainty coupled with the lack of desire to spend from consumers saw 58 per cent of retailers ... More >>
Auckland businesses take honours at 2019 Retail NZ Awards
Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 8:21 am | Retail NZ
The best retailers in the country have been recognised tonight at the 2019 Retail NZ Awards. “Forme Spa & Wellbeing’s Parnell Store has been named overall Supreme Large Retailer as well as winning the Customer Experience Award (Large Retailer), ... More >>
ERA Decision Sets Wage Rates Above Market Levels
Monday, 24 June 2019, 7:52 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the Employment Relations Authority has set wage rates above local market levels in a case between First Union and Jack’s Hardware Ltd of Dunedin. More >>
Capital Gains Tax Axing Good News for Small Business
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 9:06 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says today's announcement that the Capital Gains Tax will not proceed is great news for small businesses. More >>
Retail fails to fire in first quarter
Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 9:57 am | Retail NZ
Retail sector activity was sluggish over the first three months of the year, according to Retail NZ's latest Retail Radar report. "Business uncertainty and unpredictable weather over the summer period saw 55 per cent of retailers report that they failed ... More >>
Don't get scammed by fake retail surveys
Wednesday, 30 January 2019, 9:19 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ is warning consumers not to get sucked in by scam surveys offering great prizes in return for a small postage fee. “Retailers are reporting that some customers are receiving fake texts or social media messages asking them to complete a survey, ... More >>
Sunny Xmas season but clouds on employment horizon
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 10:06 am | Retail NZ
On the back of a successful Black Friday and Christmas trading season, retailers are feeling positive heading into 2019, but the long-term trend is for retailers to expect to employ fewer staff, according to the latest Retail Radar report by Retail ... More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Nathan Guy Bill on Food Contamination
Tuesday, 15 January 2019, 10:28 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has applauded National MP Nathan Guy for proposing a Member’s Bill that will create stronger penalties for deliberate food contamination. More >>
Employment Relations Act Passage Bad News for Retail Sector
Thursday, 6 December 2018, 12:37 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ says that the passage of the Employment Relations Bill is bad news for business and employees throughout New Zealand. More >>
Plastic Bag Ban Good News for Environment - Retail NZ
Saturday, 24 November 2018, 11:01 am | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed today's confirmation that the Government is moving to phase out plastic bags over the coming months. More >>
Retail NZ Welcomes Proposals on Vaping
Friday, 23 November 2018, 3:49 pm | Retail NZ
Retail NZ has welcomed an announcement by Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa that the Government will be reviewing the regulation of vaping and smokefree tobacco products as part of the drive towards a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025. More >>
Retailers Positive in Lead-up to Christmas
Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 10:25 am | Retail NZ
Although more than half of retailers didn't hit their sales targets in the quarter ended 30 September, the sector is more positive about likely business performance in the run-up to Christmas, according to the latest Retail Radar snapshot of retailer ... More >>
