3rd September 2026 Economy / Retail NZThe Reserve Bank’s decision to lift the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% threatens to deal a significant blow to an already fragile retail recovery, according to Retail NZ.
4th August 2026 Employment / Retail NZThe 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.
16th July 2026 Awards / Retail NZFood and beverage stakeholders from across the food system have made it to the shortlist for the Spark Retail NZ Awards 2026.
5th May 2026 Fuel / Retail NZThe current global fuel crisis is turning the outlook for retailers from highly optimistic to largely pessimistic, according to Retail NZ.
25th March 2026 Awards / Retail NZRetail NZ has added additional categories to the Retail NZ Awards which make a return for 2026.
14th October 2025 Regulation / Retail NZThe government’s proposed ban on merchant surcharges will increase costs for consumers and disproportionately harm small businesses, according to Retail NZ.
23rd July 2025 Retail NZRetailers across New Zealand are showing renewed confidence in the face of ongoing economic challenges, according to the latest Retail Radar report from Retail NZ.
15th July 2025 Retail NZ / SalesRetail card spending figures for June 2024 show that the retail sector is continuing to face challenges, according to Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young.
14th July 2025 Employment / Retail NZThe average retail wage has risen to $30.59 per hour, up 3% on last year, according to Retail NZ’s latest Wages Guide.
2nd July 2025 Legal / Retail NZNew penalties for shoplifting are a positive step in the fight against retail crime, Retail NZ says.
26th May 2025 Budget 2025 / Retail NZThe struggling retail sector will see little immediate prospect of an uplift in consumer spending from this year’s Budget announcements, says Retail NZ.
22nd April 2025 Economy / Retail NZRetailers’ confidence of surviving the next twelve months has risen to 73%, according to the quarterly Retail Radar survey, although sales expectations are mixed.
