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Retail in New Zealand

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  • 94 Pages
  • March 2024
  • Region: New Zealand
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5751252
The key theme in retail in New Zealand in 2023 was inflation. A major aspect in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been persistently high levels of inflation, impacting producers, distributors and supply chains, with no retail category spared from its effects. Fuel costs stabilised following the initial shock with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

The Retail in New Zealand report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

RETAIL IN NEW ZEALAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retail in 2023: The big picture
  • Retail crime a major talking point in the run-up to the 2023 general election
  • Retail e-commerce slows as expected
  • What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
  • Seasonality
  • Christmas
  • End of Financial Year Sale
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflationary pressures drive retail value growth through convenience retailers
  • Retail crime hits convenience retailers
  • Anti-smoking legislation increases the pressure on the viability of independent convenience stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Cost-of-living pressures to continue to impact convenience retailers
  • New vape rules to place pressure on convenience stores
  • Electric vehicles provide opportunities for convenience retailers
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HYPERMARKETS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supermarket/hypermarket supplier relationships come under greater scrutiny over Sanitarium’s issue with The Warehouse
  • Expansion into grocery retailing spurs The Warehouse
  • Wesfarmers opens new Kmart distribution centre and introduces robots to stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Hypermarkets to continue to be affected by spending limitations on consumers
  • Private label to be a strong focus for consumers and retailers alike
  • Affordable luxuries to pique the interest of consumers
SUPERMARKETS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflationary pressures drive retail value growth through supermarkets, as cost-of-living pressures hit consumers
  • Countdown to rebrand as Woolworths
  • Foodstuffs (North Island) and Foodstuffs (South Island) merger aims to improve efficiencies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slowing inflation but financial pressures on consumer budgets remain
  • Stronger focus on private label for consumers and retailers
  • Sustainable options to cater to eco-conscious consumers
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 65 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 66 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 67 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 68 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 69 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 70 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 71 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Inflationary pressures drive retail value sales growth as the high cost-of-living hits consumers
  • Retail crime significantly impacts alcoholic drinks retailers
  • Healthy lifestyle trend continues to benefit small local grocers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retail value sales growth is expected to slow as inflation rates ease
  • Demise of Supie illustrates the challenges ahead for small local grocers
  • Growing presence of Asian online grocers to capture consumer demand
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 72 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 74 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 75 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 76 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 77 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 78 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Strong start to 2023 before cost-of-living pressures bite in second half of the year
  • Seasalt ventures into New Zealand to open its first international store
  • Nike pulls back on New Zealand distribution
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Economic slowdown to adversely impact discretionary spending levels
  • Opportunities for growth in the circular economy
  • E-commerce to grow, but store-based retailing to dominate
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 79 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 82 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 83 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • COVID-19 pandemic hangover and cost-of-living pressures hinder purchases
  • JB Hi-Fi NZ embarks on growth strategy
  • Sustainability regains importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Economic slowdown to impact discretionary spending levels
  • Opportunities to gain competitive edges through a variety of actions
  • Players can attract shoppers interested in sustainability
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 86 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 91 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Health and beauty consumers shop around in a tough economic climate
  • Focus on health and immunity drives consumers through the doors of pharmacies
  • Competition intensifies in pharmacies as Chemist Warehouse continues aggressive expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow economic recovery to dampen discretionary spending levels
  • Experiential retail offers recovery opportunities
  • E-commerce to continue to gain traction and cannibalise sales
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 93 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 94 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 96 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 97 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 98 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 99 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 100 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 101 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 102 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 103 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Economic pressures and COVID-19 hangover dampen demand
  • Bunnings Warehouse sees streamlining
  • The government announces plans to improve building supplies competition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow economic recovery to limit discretionary spending levels
  • Stronger competitive landscape with the arrival of Ikea
  • Omnichannel approach to remain important as home improvement stores recover
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 104 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 105 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 106 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 107 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 109 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 110 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 111 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 112 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 113 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 114 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Pandemic hangover and cost-of-living pressures soften growth
  • Variety stores remains a small category
  • Department stores traffic sees relatively slow return to normality
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Slow economy to adversely impact discretionary spending levels
  • Increased consumer price-sensitivity to create competition from pure play online retailers
  • Move towards specialisation presents challenges for general merchandise stores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 115 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 116 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 117 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 118 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 119 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 120 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 121 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 122 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 123 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 124 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 125 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIRECT SELLING IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Direct selling’s performance is dampened as cost-of-living pressures bite and shopping behaviours change
  • Online shopping cannibalises direct selling
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Discretionary spending levels to remain under pressure
  • Direct sellers need to engage digitally to remain relevant
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 126 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 127 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 128 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 129 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 130 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 131 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vending remains sluggish
  • Vending struggles to remain relevant as health and wellness preferences grow
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vending is set to continue to be adversely affected by economic pressures and limited consumption occasions
  • Smart vending machines to stay competitive
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 132 Vending by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 133 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 134 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 135 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 136 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 137 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN NEW ZEALANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • High inflation boosts retail current value growth in e-commerce
  • Nike exits online shopping in New Zealand
  • Local consumers show a strong preference for local online retailers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Healthy outlook for retail e-commerce
  • High price-sensitivity to create opportunities for pure play online retailers
  • Growing smartphone penetration within retail e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 138 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 139 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 140 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 141 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 142 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 143 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 144 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 145 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 146 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 147 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2022-2027