A report highlights increased consumer spending in early December, signaling a recovery in retail sales after a difficult year, with Retail NZ emphasizing the importance of continued support for local businesses ahead of Christmas.
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short-term boost with lasting trends
****Retailers feel Christmas cheer**** \\ \\ **10 December 2024**\\ \\ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for retailers, as Worldline figures show that consumer spending was up in the first seven days of December.critical for annual retail targets
**Rate cut brings hope for Christmas retail trading** \\ \\ **26 November 2025**\\ \\ “A turnaround in the economy can’t come soon enough for the retail sector, so we are delighted at the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.25%,” Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
