Pessimistic retailers across New Zealand predict they won't meet sales targets this quarter, citing the fuel crisis, falling consumer confidence, and reduced foot traffic as key factors affecting their performance.
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What I've got from the retail bank so far, roughly, you didn't come out with this yesterday. Q2, they see a drop in GDP. It goes backwards for a while, but they still come out. come out with something like 1.4 for the year. Does that feel about right to you?
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growing uncertainty about business survival
**Retailers hit by COVID lockdowns** \\ \\ **10 March 2021**\\ \\ While average retail spending remained relatively strong in February, a new Retail Radar report by Retail NZ shows that the second lockdown in Auckland from 28 February has significantly impacted by the retail sector.sharp drop post-war shock, cautious recovery expected
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