21 January 2025. Electronic card transaction data shows that retail sales were down 1% in December 2024 compared to December 2023.
Category - Media Releases
We speak up for retailers in the news, on a range of key issues affecting the retail sector.
Take a look at how we’re advocating for you below. Click here to see our full archive of media releases.
For media enquires please contact Carolyn Young on 021 449 452 or email [email protected].
13 January 2025. New retail spending data shows that the retail sector continued to be under pressure as 2024 drew to a close.
20 December 2024. Retail NZ is celebrating a rise in consumer confidence, revealed in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan NZ Consumer Confidence Index.
18 December 2024. Efforts to lift restrictions on Easter trading have once again failed to proceed, after the Member's Bill to review Easter trading was voted down in Parliament today.
18 December 2024. Retail NZ looks forward to responding to the Commerce Commission’s draft decision on interchange fee regulation in the new year.
17 December 2024. Two Government announcements will be a relief to retailers: a moderate minimum wage increase, and changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa requirements.
11 December 2024. Retail NZ is pleased that the Government has committed to replacing the Cook Strait ferries, as high quality and reliable Cook Strait infrastructure is vital.
10 December 2024. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for retailers, Worldline figures show that consumer spending was up in the first seven days of December.
9 December 2024. Retail NZ is urging customers to be understanding and considerate to retail workers impacted by changes to alcohol sales in Auckland.
6 December 2024. The results of the Foodstuffs facial recognition trial clearly show that the technology has made a measurable impact on retail crime.
