Retail NZ

Do you play music in store? Get a better understanding of music licensing requirements in our latest episode of Retail: Unplugged, with Greer Davies from OneMusic. Tune in, your way — watch or listen to this episode here: retail.kiwi/product/retail…

Matt Tierney from NZ Police shares an update on retail crime in our latest episode of Retail: Unplugged. Learn regional trends and statistics, along with tips for deterring crime. Watch or listen here: retail.kiwi/product/retail…

Is it time to change the rules on Easter trading? We think so. Restrictions are confusing and inconsistent, and don’t meet the needs of consumers or retailers in 2024. Read our latest media release: retail.kiwi/insights-media…

The minimum wage is increasing on 1 April 2024. You will need to ensure your business is prepared, and may need to increase wage rates. There are key steps you need to follow, see our advice: bit.ly/3T26b8J

"How do I work out staff pay for public holidays?"🤔 With Waitangi Day coming up, we've made it easy for you to work out your payroll. See our advice: bit.ly/3HGTw4v

Our latest Retail Radar report, shows that retailers are feeling more confident as they head into 2024. bit.ly/3I1gBiB

As summer continues around the country, public holidays are rapidly looming. Monday 22 January is Wellington Anniversary Day, with Auckland and Nelson on Monday 29 January. It's important to make sure you pay your employees correctly for public holidays: bit.ly/33wJyl6

A number of retailers have been affected by the conflict in Gaza and the Red Sea region. Read about the freight issues in our media release: bit.ly/4b0d6py

Are you looking for retail-specific guides and templates? 👀 We’ve got what you need as a busy retailer. From the latest New Zealand employment agreements to recruitment guides and letter templates, you can feel prepared with us. Take a look: bit.ly/3vovFU6

Happy New Year! 🎉 The Retail NZ office is open and the Advice Service is back on deck: bit.ly/3Rs1DHA Do you need advice on holiday pay or annual leave? We can discuss any situation with you, and will ensure you have all the tools you need to take the next steps.

Happy holidays to you and your whānau, from the team at Retail NZ! The Retail NZ office will be closed from 22 December, with the team back on deck from 8 January. See you in 2024! Meri Kirihimete 🎄☀️

Christmas is almost here🎄, and you need to make sure you have rostering and payroll right. Four public holidays are coming up, and you want to ensure you are paying your teams properly over this period. Check out our advice: bit.ly/3TbT4lM #ChristmasHub

The return of the visitors from cruise tourism presents a huge opportunity for retailers. We've prepared this guide to help you better understand the needs of cruise passengers and to prepare for the influx of shoppers that cruise tourism brings. bit.ly/3T6dTir #Advice

Calculating holiday pay can be hard, especially when your employees have varying work hours and days! We have prepared advice so you can be confident that you are getting these calculations correct. bit.ly/417Bq4l #HolidayPay

The holiday season is here! Retail NZ has all of the information you’ll need to know for a successful holiday season, and to get your business ready for Christmas. Access our Christmas hub here: bit.ly/3uQe8nu #ChristmasHub

What happens to holiday shipping delays during the holiday season? We buy lots of gifts for friends and family. So, naturally, when those gifts don’t show up on time, it is disappointing. Read NZ Couriers' advice to avoid this situation. bit.ly/41a3Jix #Blog

Do you know how to spot a fake bank note? The @ReserveBankofNZ has a range of resources for detecting counterfeit cash. Download and share with your team, to ensure they know what to look for this busy shopping season: bit.ly/3t8IJwf #CounterfeitCash

Support your local retailers while buying Christmas presents for your friends and family, and help keep our communities strong. Share what’s great about your local shops while shopping and don't forget to use the hashtag #ShopLocal. bit.ly/3TggczD #ChristmasHub

Mental health is increasingly important, and it’s a good idea to make sure you are looking after your peoples wellbeing, as well as your own over the busy Christmas period. We have created a variety of resources to help you manage this: bit.ly/4a141MW #ChristmasHub

Thanks for listening to our podcast #RetailUnplugged in 2023! We hope to bring to you more interesting content relevant to the retail sector in 2024. Wrapping up the year with this short episode sharing highlights of the sector in 2023. Tune-in now: bit.ly/47ZzIUP