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Online retail grows as cautious confidence returns

The first half of 2026 is showing us the early signs of a retail recovery. Online spending in the first half of 2026 was up 12% compared to the same period in 2025.
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Retailer Trends
Online Shopping Trends
Regional Trends
Sector Trends
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Data Analysis
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Online shopping insights to drive growth in uncertain times

In this webinar, NZ Post's Chris Wong and PHD's Ed Sherban explore the latest online shopping trends and discuss the practical decisions businesses are making to drive growth in uncertain times. Watch the recording to hear expert perspectives, real-world examples and actionable ideas you can apply to your business today.
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Business Models
Online Shopping Trends
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Video
Expert Opinion

eCommerce Market Sentiments 2026

This year’s Market Sentiments report brings shopper and retailer research together into nine integrated insights. Each insight explores what’s changing, why it matters to your business, and what you can do to respond.
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Retailer Trends
Business Models
Online Shopping Trends
Sector Trends
Shopper Insights
Delivery Experience
International
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Expert Opinion
Data Analysis
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Growth shifts, favouring local retailers in 2025

2025 was the year online shopping evolved from being the convenient alternative to becoming an integral part of how Kiwi shoppers buy every day.
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Retailer Trends
Online Shopping Trends
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Expert Opinion
Data Analysis
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7 ways to stay scam-safe this peak shopping season

New Zealanders talk online, work online and shop online, but are they online savvy?  

As we head into the Peak shopping season, online shopping activity is expected to ramp up. With Cyber Smart Week underway, it’s a timely reminder that staying cyber smart matters.  Let’s help protect everyday Kiwis from scams this season. 

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Retailer Trends
Online Shopping Trends
Shopper Insights
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Expert Opinion

Lessons from Peak 2024 and what to expect in Peak 2025

Every year, the final quarter (Q4) - from Labour Weekend through the November sales events, to year end - is the most important period in the online retail calendar.
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Online Shopping Trends
Sales Event Days
Shopper Insights
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Expert Opinion
Data Analysis
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eCommerce Market Sentiments 2025

Our annual look at how online retailers and shoppers saw the last year and what they are expecting and prioritising in the year ahead.
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Retailer Trends
Business Models
Online Shopping Trends
Sector Trends
Shopper Insights
Delivery Experience
International
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Expert Opinion
Data Analysis
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Is strong growth signalling better times?

Kiwis spent $1.5 billion online in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025), 7% more than the year before. With a number of positive trends, there is plenty for retailers to be optimistic about, though some uncertain still prevails.
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Issue 27: Q1 25
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Online Shopping Trends
Regional Trends
Sector Trends
Shopper Insights
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Expert Opinion
Data Analysis
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Record transaction levels drive 2024’s online growth

Kiwi shoppers spent over $6.09b online in 2024, 5% more than they spent online in 2023. Online grew despite tough economic conditions which saw overall retail spending down 1.7%.
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Online Shopping Trends
Regional Trends
Sector Trends
Shopper Insights
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Data Analysis
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What made Q4 2024 a standout season for online shopping?

Online shoppers spent $1.73 billion in Q4 2024, up 9% on Q4 2023. The quarter’s spending peak was not only higher than last year, but held up longer, adding to a strong quarterly performance.
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Issue 26: Q4 24
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Online Shopping Trends
Sales Event Days
Regional Trends
Sector Trends
Shopper Insights
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Data Analysis
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