The latest quarterly survey from Retail NZ has seen a bounce back in retailers’ confidence after a dip in Q1 driven by a sudden spike in fuel prices.
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The 4.1% annual inflation rate released this morning shows just how tough things have been for households in recent months.
Retail NZ is pleased to announce our finalists for the 2026 Spark Retail NZ Awards.
Retail NZ is concerned proposed legislation that would allow police to move people on is too focused on groups of people, rather than problem behaviours that can occur outside retail stores. Â
The latest electronic card transaction data from Stats NZ will not be the boost that some retailers will have hoped for.
Retailers are feeling cautious after the Reserve Bank’s decision this afternoon to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) 0.25% to 2.5%.
“FRT will not solve retail crime on its own, but it is a powerful and effective instrument that can be used to enhance the safety of staff and customers in retail stores,” Ms Young says.
A new policy from ACT that would see specially trained security guards be licensed and given additional powers, could provide retailers with the support some need as retail crime continues to impact the sector.
The passing of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill today will mean retailers have greater clarity around their health and safety obligations moving forward, Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, says.
The latest Stats NZ Electronic Card Transaction data shows the strongest year-on-year growth in actual core retail sales since January 2024.Â
