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. 

Retail NZ welcomes the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill yesterday, which will help create a more flexible and practical employment framework for retailers. 

Retail NZ’s quarterly survey for Q4 2025 shows the country’s retailers are experiencing a two-speed recovery in the wake of the economic downturn, chief executive Carolyn Young says. 

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...