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The Value Proposition: Premiumisation and private label – Circana 25th November 2025 /

The Value Proposition: Premiumisation and private label – Circana

Value isn’t just about a low price, it’s about what feels worth it, says Circana, as both premium and private label products surge.


Grocery supports modest lift in Q2 retail sales 26th August 2025 /

Grocery supports modest lift in Q2 retail sales

New Zealand retail sales saw modest growth in the June quarter, mainly driven by higher numbers from the grocery, pharmaceutical and electronics sectors.


Slow trading continues for retailers – Retail NZ 15th July 2025 /

Slow trading continues for retailers – Retail NZ

Retail card spending figures for June 2024 show that the retail sector is continuing to face challenges, according to Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young.


Revenue rebound for beverage manufacturers 6th June 2025 /

Revenue rebound for beverage manufacturers

Drinks makers were among manufacturers that started the year off with a bang, reporting a doubling of average revenue to $245k in the first quarter, compared with Q4, according to a new report.


RANZ: Mixed start to year for hospo 6th June 2025 /

RANZ: Mixed start to year for hospo

The Restaurant Association of New Zealand says the hospitality sector has had a mixed start to the year as it contends with flat sales, cost pressures and regional divergence.


Retail activity up in Q1 – Stats NZ 26th May 2025 /

Retail activity up in Q1 – Stats NZ

The total volume of retail sales in New Zealand increased by 0.8% in the March 2025 quarter compared with Q4 2024, according to figures released by Stats NZ.


“The tables are turning” – channel shift brewing as economy turns 22nd October 2024 /

“The tables are turning” – channel shift brewing as economy turns

The era of channel shifting is set to continue as consumers likely move away from grocery and supermarket as the economy improves, according to Circana.


Kiwi F&B among Alibaba’s Singles’ Day top sellers 29th November 2022 /

Kiwi F&B among Alibaba’s Singles’ Day top sellers

Dairy companies A2 and Anchor, mānuka specialist Comvita and pet food company Ziwi were among the top ten New Zealand brands sold to China via Alibaba Group on the annual Singles Day shopping event.


IRI: Price inflation pushes April supermarket sales 9th May 2022 /

IRI: Price inflation pushes April supermarket sales

The latest four-week period sees accelerated dollar growth this year as inflation continues unabated.


Countdown’s Easter sales ‘traditional with a twist’ 12th April 2022 /

Countdown’s Easter sales ‘traditional with a twist’

More than 1.7 million packs and individual Easter eggs and 1.3 million packets of hot cross buns have been sold in Countdown stores across Aotearoa in the run up to Easter.


Eating out boosts Q2 retail sales 25th August 2021 /

Eating out boosts Q2 retail sales

Food and beverage services sales topped $3.38bn in June 2021 quarter, according to Stats NZ’s latest retail trade survey.


US a hot-house for plant-based food growth 9th April 2021 / /

US a hot-house for plant-based food growth

For the third consecutive year, the growth in sales of plant-based meat, dairy and eggs in the US outpaced conventional animal product sales.