Our take on the latest Retail trade survey (Mon 23 Feb 2026)
Core retail sales volumes
11 of 13 core industries
South Island
1.5%In December (seas. adj.)
Recorded quarterly rises (seas. adj.)
Continues to lead the recovery
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