Are the products you sell safe? Do you know what to do if a product is recalled and the manufacturer has gone out of business? Ian Caplin, Principal Advisor with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Consumer Protection team answers these questions and more in this episode.Product Safety for BusinessesProduct Recall Information SheetRetail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our partners. Start your journey with Retail NZ today! Join us now
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Budget 2025: Boom or Bust for Retail?
Is Budget 2025 the lifeline retailers have been waiting for? Join Retail NZ’s Ann-Marie Johnson and a powerhouse panel featuring BusinessNZ’s Director of Advocacy Catherine Beard, Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod, and NZ Herald’s Business Editor Liam Dann as they unpack the Budget’s impact on retail. From interest rates and consumer confidence to KiwiSaver changes and regional growth, this episode dives deep into what the numbers really mean for your business. Don’t miss these expert insights on navigating the road ahead.Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our partners. Start your journey with Retail NZ today! Join us now
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Empowering Retail: Preventing and Handling Retail Employee Theft
Suspect internal theft in your store? You're not alone — and you're not powerless. In this episode Retail NZ Business and HR Adviser Yevgenya Chityan dives into the critical steps every retailer should take when facing the possibility of employee theft. Learn how to spot the warning signs, approach the situation with professionalism, and protect your business from financial and reputational damage.Whether you're a seasoned retailer or just starting out, this episode will give you the tools to respond confidently and create a more secure store environment.How to handle employee theft | HRD New Zealand articleLoss Prevention Policy TemplateRetail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our partners. Start your journey with Retail NZ today! Join us now
Jaesen Sumner from Ford Sumner Lawyers breaks down the latest on the Commerce Commission’s crackdown on Fair Trading Act breaches. Learn about common compliance mistakes plus expert tips on avoiding prosecution and what to do if the Commerce Commission comes knocking.Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our partners. Start your journey with Retail NZ today! Join us now
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Gift Card Expiry Act Explained
Grant McIntosh from the Commerce Commission updates us on the changes that will come into effect in March 2026 around the Fair Trading (Gift Card Expiry) Amendment Act 2024. Learn what changes retailers will need to make to comply with the new gift card expiry rules, if any types of vouchers are exempt, and if there are any rules around cards sold before the new law takes effect.Commerce Commission - Gift Cards and VouchersRetail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our Advice Service, resources to save you time and money, plus financial savings with our partners. Start your journey with Retail NZ today! Join us now
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