Supplier Costs Increase 2.2% in May
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen said there was a change in direction for supplier cost increases during May. The pace of supplier cost increases…
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Cost of Living Pressuring the Checkout
New statistics have shown that the cost-of-living pressure at the checkout has altered spending habits and behaviours, according to Consumer NZ. Consumer NZ said…
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Discretionary Spending Drop in March Quarter
New research from Infometrics has found that anxious consumers have continued to pull back on discretionary spending. In its latest Retail Trade Survey, Infometrics…
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Locals Backing Locals
With demand for food support remaining high, food banks and City Missions are bracing for another busy winter. New World’s Family2Family appeal has returned…
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Govt To Simplify Employment Leave Bill
The Government has introduced the New Employment Leave Bill, which passed its first reading in Parliament. The Bill has been referred to the Education…
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Support For Surcharge Ban Getting Stronger
Consumer NZ urged the government to push ahead with a surcharge ban, with research finding that almost three in five New Zealanders support a…
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Kai Co Opens Its Doors
Kai Co has opened its first supermarket in Christchurch, presenting itself as a locally owned alternative focused on pricing clarity, supplier fairness and a…
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Grocery Supplier Cost 2.5% Increase
Infometrics data has indicated that costs from Grocery Suppliers to supermarkets increased 2.5 percent pa in October. The pace of supplier cost increases to…
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