Retailers are entering the peak trading season under real pressure, with only a minor rise in card spending last month.
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“These figures reinforce what retailers have been telling us: households remain cautious and there simply isn’t a lot of spare money available for...
Many retailers feel they need to offer cash as an option not only to serve their shoppers who want to use it as a means of payment, but also to remain...
We produce reports on the key issues shaping the retail landscape, led by our Quarterly Retail Radar - a deep dive into retailer sentiment and trending topics
Turbulence in retail continues as Kiwi households remain cautious as fuel costs continue to bite.
A rise in the OCR places further upward pressure on retailers with rising costs of debt.
the peak industry body representing retailers in Aotearoa.
the peak industry body representing retailers in Aotearoa.
The overall average retail wage has risen to $30.94 per hour, up 1% on last year, according to the 2026 Wages Guide from Retail NZ, the peak...
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.




