“A turnaround in the economy can't come soon enough for the retail sector, so we are delighted at the Reserve Bank’s decision today to cut the OCR to 3%,”...
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“A turnaround in the economy can't come soon enough for the retail sector, so we are delighted at the Reserve Bank’s decision today to cut the OCR to 3%,”...
Stats NZ’s Electronic Card Transactions for July shows a small increase in ‘total core retail’ spending compared to June (seasonally adjusted monthly values).
Banning surcharges will improve the retail experience for customers but risks prices being increased to cover the costs of accepting credit card payments...
Retailers across New Zealand are showing renewed confidence in the face of ongoing economic challenges, according to the latest Retail Radar report from Retail...
“The calibre of the Award finalists demonstrates the talent and innovation of our retail sector. There is amazing work going on across the Aotearoa, and we’re...
“Retail payments are a contentious area for retail businesses. We have called for changes in the system, to make it easier for retailers to understand and to...
Retail card spending figures for June 2025 show that the retail sector is continuing to face challenges, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.
The average retail wage has risen to $30.59 per hour, up 3% on last year, according to Retail NZ’s latest Wages Guide.
22 May 2025. The struggling retail sector will see little immediate prospect of an uplift in consumer spending from today’s Budget announcements.






