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Friday 14 August 2026

Retail

Complaints rise as 44% of Kiwis report problems with purchases 6th August 2026

Complaints rise as 44% of Kiwis report problems with purchases

Nearly half of New Zealand consumers have experienced a problem with a product or service in the past two years, according to the 2026 New Zealand Consumer Survey.


New GM Growth at GS1 NZ 16th July 2026 /

New GM Growth at GS1 NZ

GS1 New Zealand has named Alison Crosbie as general manager, growth, as the organisation evoles from barcode standards to powering trusted data across New Zealand’s digital economy. 


Gull and NPD complete merger following retail carve out 14th July 2026 /

Gull and NPD complete merger following retail carve out

Independent fuel networks Gull and NPD have officially completed their merger under new parent company Astra Energy Group, creating a 240-site national network.


Modest increase in retail card spending in May 16th June 2026 /

Modest increase in retail card spending in May

Retail card spending recorded a modest increase in May, with the sector showing some resilience in a challenging period marked by high fuel prices and economic uncertainty. 


ComCom proposes new interchange fee caps 4th June 2026 /

ComCom proposes new interchange fee caps

The Commerce Commission has released a draft decision to introduce caps on interchange fees for Mastercard and Visa commercial credit cards. The commission considers capping these fees would drive a more fair and efficient payments system.


Retail spend hit by skyrocketing fuel prices – Retail NZ 15th April 2026 /

Retail spend hit by skyrocketing fuel prices – Retail NZ

New Zealand’s retail sector is facing a significant decline hidden by the global fuel spike that is draining household budgets, says Retail NZ chief executive, Carolyn Young.


Wine shop opens in Wellington’s Webb’s Gallery 15th April 2026 /

Wine shop opens in Wellington’s Webb’s Gallery

Auckland’s Normanby Fine Wine & Spirits has opened a new Wellington store located within art gallery Webb’s Wellington on Marion Street.


Retail spending gains momentum in Q4 25th February 2026 /

Retail spending gains momentum in Q4

Retail sales volumes were up up 0.9% in the December quarter compared with the previous quarter, and up 4.4% on year ago, according to Stats NZ.


Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ 17th February 2026 /

Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ

The passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is the first step to helping to provide clarity around retailers’ health and safety obligations, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.


Inflation figures another hit to retailers – Retail NZ 26th January 2026 /

Inflation figures another hit to retailers – Retail NZ

The latest inflation figures come as further blow to retailers, according to Retail NZ chief executive, Carolyn Young.


Citizen’s arrest change, shoplifting infringements introduced 4th December 2025

Citizen’s arrest change, shoplifting infringements introduced

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Lindt heading for Sylvia Park 17th November 2025 /

Lindt heading for Sylvia Park

Swiss Master Chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is set to open its second store in Auckland, located at Sylvia Park Shopping Centre.