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Apparel Specialist Retailers in New Zealand

A high level of retail discounting on winter items was witnessed in winter 2011. Milder early winter temperatures reduced sales, forcing retailers to adopt measures to clear winter stock before the arrival of summer stock. The continued low levels of...

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Direct Selling in New Zealand

The projected 5% increase in current value sales in 2011 is greater than the 2% review period CAGR. One reason for accelerated growth is the GST hike to 15% in October 2010.

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DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres in New Zealand

The channel benefited to a certain extent from the economic downturn as consumers took on DIY projects rather than use the more expensive option of builders or a renovation company. However, as in all retail channels in New Zealand in 2011, the slow ...

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Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in New Zealand

Electronics and appliance specialist retailers remained very competitive in 2011, as consumers maintained lower spending levels due to the country’s slow economic recovery. However, as consumer confidence increased in mid-2011, positive signs were ...

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Furniture and Furnishings Stores in New Zealand

The late start to the New Zealand winter in 2011 had a significant impact on sales of heating-related items such as heaters, electric blankets, and winter bedding. Retailers ended-up with excess inventory and they were forced to further discount and ...

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Grocery Retailers in New Zealand

Grocery retailers are changing and evolving in New Zealand. Strong competition between Progressive Enterprises and Foodstuffs (NZ has contributed towards significant levels of discounting and promotion, along with an increased focus on private label ...

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Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in New Zealand

The October 2010 GST increase in New Zealand strongly contributed to higher than normal levels of inflation in 2011, which, in turn, boosted retail value sales growth in health and beauty specialist retailers. While higher inflation benefited the ...

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Homeshopping in New Zealand

The GST increase in October 2010 contributed to the projected 3% increase in current value sales in 2011. In constant value terms, sales decreased by 2% due to the lack of dynamism within the channel and strong competition from other retail channels.

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Internet Retailing in New Zealand

In 2011, the strength of the New Zealand dollar against the US dollar significantly boosted purchases from overseas online sellers. The unit price difference expanded as the local currency rose to record levels. The 2010 GST increase in New Zealand ...

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Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist Retailers in New Zealand

In current value terms, the 2011 growth rate is projected to be faster than the review period CAGR. This is primarily due to higher than usual inflation, largely because of the October 2010 GST increase.

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