Greg Harford
How are we coping with the plastic bag ban?
There have been 130 complaints of businesses breaking the law, and supermarket customers now pay for their bin liners - how is the country coping with the plastic bag ban three weeks in?
AudioUnion wants retail workers to earn at least the minimum wage
A large percentage of long-term retail workers see their job as a career, though many thousands of them work for minimum wage. Audio
Stores struggling to survive in fight with online retailers
Brick and mortar retailing is still under pressure, with 61 percent of stores failing over the past five years. . Audio
Consumer confidence lowest in six years - survey
Consumer confidence has fallen and that's not surprise to retailers. The Westpac McDermott Miller survey for consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level in six years. More consumers than ever… Audio
Treasury warns business slump may hit govt books
The Treasury is warning the slump in business confidence and a cooling housing market could hit the Government's books. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson is playing this down. Audio
Retailers unhappy with bank fees
Retailers are adding their voice to the chorus of criticism of the banking industry. The Financial Markets Authority and Reserve Bank have told banks to prove they're not behaving unethically. And the… Audio
Govt to announce 'Amazon tax'
The government is set to announce what's been called the 'Amazon Tax' today, with the Prime Minister confirming to Morning Report GST will be added to overseas purchases. Greg Harford is the general… Audio
Retailers say regulation may be needed to reduce card fees
Retailers say the transaction fees on credit cards and contactless debit cards, are far too expensive and think regulation may be required to bring down the costs. Audio
Retailers facing more crime
Retail NZ's Greg Harford says a third of retailers are reporting more violence and organised crime in stores. Audio
What's with those crazy Black Friday sales?
We've heard a lot about the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday but this year Singles Day on November 11 seemed to also be a thing people were talking about. It began in China... so why is it… Audio
Retailers say competition laws block charge on plastic bags
The retail industry says it wants to introduce a levy on single-use plastic bags, but would be accused of price fixing by the Commerce Commission and an exemption would be too costly and lengthy. The… Audio
Retail price inflation takes industry by surprise
Stronger-than-expected inflation in retail prices was one of the surprises in yesterday's official numbers. Audio
Keeping NZ's heartland high streets healthy
Insight's presenter, Philippa Tolley heads to the shops to find out why bricks and mortar stores are doing so well, despite bleak predictions of an online shopping takeover. Audio
Boxing Day record for retailers
Figures show this Boxing Day was a record one for retailers. Audio
Retailers say weak dollar is driving up costs: prices will rise
The industry association, Retail New Zealand, expects prices to begin creeping up over the next three to six months, as the weaker New Zealand dollar begins to flow through into imported goods. Audio
Online tax take campaign launched
New Zealand retailers hope to convince the Government it's taking a hit by not taxing cheaper goods purchased online. Audio
Festive spending records were broken in NZ this year
The festive season may be drawing to a close but the shoppers are still out in force, taking advantage of Boxing Day sales. Audio
