Take your security walk. We’ve created a basic checklist for you to prepare your business. This audit will help you easily identify problem areas when it comes to retail crime, loss prevention and security. This...
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Matariki is a chance to get together and remember family and friends who have passed, share food and spend time with loved ones.
Do you have employees who work alone in your store? Find out what you're required to do and how to minimise any risk for your lone worker.
Every year there are three and a half days that most stores must close under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990. Learn more about these days.
Retail NZ is here to support you with recovery following the recent severe weather events. We are monitoring news from local councils across North Island, and posting relevant updates on this page as we get them.
Find out if your local council allows your shop to open on Easter Sunday. Easter trading hours depend on your location.
Need to know how to pay your employees for public holidays? You're in the right place!
How to pay your employees for public holidays Employees are entitled to 12 public holidays per year. Public holiday pay is calculated differently depending on whether or not the employee works on the public...
A 90-day trial can be a great tool to ensure a new employee has the right skills and attitude and is going to be a good fit for your business.
From 1 December 2025, the Commerce Commission’s new Interchange Fee Network Standard comes into effect under the Retail Payment System Act 2022. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare.






