Are Kiwi Retailers Turning a Corner or Stuck in Slow Trading? New Zealand Retail Insights July 2025
The latest data shows consumer spending inching up in value, yet transaction volumes are edging down, meaning inflation not confidence is driving growth. Essentials like groceries continue to lift turnover, hospitality finds small gains, and international visitors add momentum, but overall retail still struggles with weak demand, rising costs, and only tentative signs of recovery.