The latest electronic card spending data from Stats NZ comes as a much-needed boost for retailers heading into uncertain economic times, says Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young. 

“We have been fielding questions for many months from members about what cards might be captured under these new laws, from ‘buy nine get one free’ coffee cards to vouchers given out as part of loyalty...

Retailers will be buoyed by the news the Employment Leave Bill, which aims to simplify and modernise New Zealand’s leave system, has passed its first reading in Parliament, Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young says. 

Citizen’s Arrest is not a solution to retail crime and risks putting all New Zealanders at an unacceptable risk of harm, Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says.

Retailers are warning they may need to raise their prices if the unrest in the Middle East continues for a sustained period, says Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young. 

Police announced this week they would be increasing efforts to crack down on the improper use of nitrous oxide, which it says is behind a growing number of traffic accidents due to drivers being impaired after huffing...

New legislation requiring gift cards to have a minimum expiry date of three years comes into force on 16 March, after the amendment to the Fair Trading Act was passed in September 2024. 

An increase in retail sales in the December 2025 quarter shows there's been some positive growth for retailers after years of struggle, says Retail NZ chief executive, Carolyn Young.

Move-on orders may provide relief from individuals who are continuing to display antisocial behaviours in and around a number of CBDs across New Zealand, but Retail NZ warns that we need to be cautious as to the long...

Retail NZ's members have been really clear in their opposition to the Government's proposed card surcharge ban and the negative impacts it will have on their businesses, Retail NZ chief executive, Carolyn Young, says.