Welcome!

"The New Zealand Retailers Association will be the key promoter of a vibrant and sustainable retail sector"

The NZRA assists members by providing retail advice, savings, information, education and are the main retail industry lobby group to Government. 

news

• 12 May 2008 - Christchurch Top Shop Entries Open. To enter the event - click here.
• 20 March 2008 - Easter Trading Decision Disappoints.  NZRA press release 2008 Easter Trading Decision Response.doc(76.50 KB)
• 19 March 2008 - Frustration mounts as another year ticks by and opportunities to clean up Easter Trading falter.  NZRA press release 2008 Easter Trading Media Release.doc(82.50 KB) 
• March 2008 Westpac Visa Debit Card - We are delighted to advise that with the combined work and help of Visa, Westpac and Paymark this card can now be processed for face to face transactions through the cheque/savings button on the terminal and thus there will be no merchant service fee incurred.  It is hoped that the ANZ switch will allow the same in the not too distant future.

Ask us first - Advice and information

• ANZAC Day 2008 - what are the trading restrictions? how much do I pay staff?
• Paper on the potential impacts of climate change and climate change policy on New Zealand retailers CLIMATE CHANGE.pdf(195.48 KB)
• KiwiSaver
• Reduce store theft!  If you suspect theft is occurring in your store, members can give one of our security experts a call for free advice
• De-brief from the 2007 World Retail Congress World Retail Congress 2007 Debrief.pdf(109.88 KB)

Better off by Association - member savings

• The NZRA has negotiated an arrangement with Gilrose Finance for our members providing a simple, convenient and flexible service solution for you and your customers, with fast approvals.
• See a full list of member savings
• Visit our online directory for a listing of suppliers that specialise in serving the retail sector

Training & events 

• Our first event for 2008 Managing and Motivating Staff presented by John Shackleton kicks off 1 April 2008
• The Details for Visual Merchandising running in May are now out please take a look and Enroll NOW!
• 2008 Training - The 2008 programme is now out! Please take a look and we hope to see you at the Seminar and Workshops throughout 2008.

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