The latest card spending data shows retailers experienced a much-needed uptick in consumer spending to start the New Year, Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young says. 

Yesterday’s passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is the first step to helping to provide clarity around retailers’ health and safety obligations

Worldline’s consumer spending across core retailers in January shows an increase of 0.6% compared to January 2025. This result in itself is a glimmer of hope for retailers as the month included significant weather...

The latest inflation figures out today come as further blow to retailers, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.

The latest card spending data shows December was a disappointing month for retailers, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.

The Worldline data for core retail spending in December 2025 shows an overall drop of 0.2%, with Boxing Day sales showing a whopping -12.4% for the month compared to December 2024.

Retail card spending figures for November 2025 show a 1.6% increase in total retail sales on a year on year basis as Black Friday sales dominated the month. This is positive news and signs of green shoots across the...

"Cash is used for economic, social and cultural reasons, and as the cash steward we will keep issuing cash for as long as the public needs it", The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua

Last week the Reserve Bank of Australia signalled it may back away from a full ban, following strong backlash from small businesses, banks, and industry experts.

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says a blanket ban is a blunt tool that will damage both consumers and businesses.