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Consumers keeping wallets shut waiting for Black Friday sales

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Fri, 13 Nov 2026, 6:15am
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Retail spending's taken a dive, but Black Friday could provide a much-needed boost. 

Electronic card spending fell for a third consecutive month in October, with core retail spending down 0.8% on last year. 

It coincides with record fuel prices which Retail NZ says is eating into household budgets. 

Chief Executive Carolyn Young shares her thoughts with Ryan Bridge.

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