Retailers are calling for a tourism boost to reverse declining sales, citing lower tourist arrivals—especially in the cruise sector—and falling consumer confidence as key challenges in a struggling economy.
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****Retailers looking for a tourism boost to turnaround trading woes**** \\ \\ **12 March 2025**\\ \\ Stats NZ electronic card transaction data for February 2025 shows total retail sales were down 4.25% compared to February 2024, with the total number of transactions down 2.7%, in a still struggling economy.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
