Retail Spending
Retail spending on cards almost flat for October
Retailing spending using electronic cards was almost flat for October. Audio
Unexpected uptick in card spending points to stronger growth
A rise in retail spending suggests the economy is stronger than recent confidence surveys would have us believe. Audio
Electronic card sales nudge higher in september
Retail spending continues to be sluggish. Audio
Retail spending soft
Official figures show spending using debit, credit and charge cards, fell a seasonally-adjusted zero point 4 percent on the previous month. Audio
Booming car sales revving up retail sector
Record vehicle sales have driven growth in the retail sector to its strongest level in a nearly a year.
Card spending falls in February
An economist says the outlook for retail spending is upbeat, despite a negative reading in the latest numbers. Audio
Car sales leads growth in retail spending
Retail spending has continued its steady growth, led by car sales, official figures show.
Exports upbeat about year ahead
New Zealand exporters appear upbeat about the coming year, despite lingering uncertainties over Britain's exit from the European Union and the Donald Trump presidency. Audio
Retail sales post modest rise in Q3
The pace of growth in retail spending slowed down in the third quarter. Audio
Electronic card spending steady in August
Retail spending using electronic cards is up slightly, but growing weakness in the economy could give consumers reason to pause. Audio
Strongest quarterly card spending growth in 9 years
Retail spending using electronic cards is up for the second month in a row, with people spending more on consumables, and big ticket items like appliances and cars. Audio
Plunging petrol prices drive up retail sales
People are spending more at the shops thanks to plunging petrol prices and falling interest rates. Audio
Retail spending edges down
Retail spending using electronic cards has edged down for the third successive month, due to falling fuel prices. Audio
E-card transactions down 0.2% core retail spending fell 0.4%
The total number of electronic card transactions fell by 0.2 percent in September, with core retail spending down 0.4 percent. Audio