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9 months ago

Retail facts

27,000+ businesses – employ 220,000+Kiwis – across 35,000 stores
Retail turns over $112 billion+ a year, supporting the NZ economy
Whatever you want to buy – groceries or books, hair cuts or bikes, coffee or plants, latest tech or knitting, retail is weaved into communities.
$213K spent per minute on purchases
Average net margin under 4% – just 80 cents profit for every $20 spent

Our sector represents

different products, financial positions, size, scale and location
independent and family-owned operations, e-commerce, franchises, co-operatives and corporates
the entire geography of New Zealand
Aotearoa’s diverse population through ownership, operations and employment

flexible and dynamic career opportunities
wage rates well above Minimum Wage on average
endless opportunities for entrepreneurs to build, develop and grow businesses

every day essentials for communities across Aotearoa
thriving main streets, markets, malls, and e-commerce
support for local communities through time, skills, and donations

protecting Aotearoa, for future generations
working towards the circular economy, and zero carbon aims of Aotearoa
meeting consumer expectations and attitudes for sustainability practices
adding value to operations and supply chain by embedding sustainability into everyday practices
moving to report sustainability measures and targets

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