Retail spending jumps 3.5% in July
New Zealand retail spending rose 3.5% in July compared with the same month last year, following flat performance in June.
Retail spending in New Zealand increased 3.5% in July compared with July 2025, according to Stats NZ data. This followed a flat result in June.
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Retail spending jumps in July following flat June
According to recent data from Stats NZ's, retail spending was up 3.5% in July compared with the same month last year.