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flag Black Friday 2025 saw a 6.2% drop in non-food retail spending amid ongoing cost of living pressures.

flag 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. flag Overall three-day weekend spending fell 4.6%, reflecting ongoing consumer caution amid cost of living pressures. flag While clothing sales rose slightly and November’s core retail spending increased 1.1% year-on-year, most categories saw declines. flag Regional disparities emerged, with the West Coast, Whanganui, and Otago posting growth, while Auckland/Northland, Wellington, and Gisborne declined. flag Auckland led in total spending at $1.53 billion. flag Retailers remain cautiously optimistic ahead of Christmas.

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