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Black Friday 2025 saw a 6.2% drop in non-food retail spending amid ongoing cost of living pressures.
Black Friday 2025 saw a 6.2% drop in non-food retail spending compared to 2024, with $55.6 million in transactions on November 28, despite it being the busiest day of the year for non-food retailers using Worldline NZ’s network.
Overall three-day weekend spending fell 4.6%, reflecting ongoing consumer caution amid cost of living pressures.
While clothing sales rose slightly and November’s core retail spending increased 1.1% year-on-year, most categories saw declines.
Regional disparities emerged, with the West Coast, Whanganui, and Otago posting growth, while Auckland/Northland, Wellington, and Gisborne declined.
Auckland led in total spending at $1.53 billion.
Retailers remain cautiously optimistic ahead of Christmas.
El Black Friday 2025 vio una caída del 6.2% en el gasto minorista no alimentario en medio de las continuas presiones del costo de vida.