Retail NZ

🛒 Retail excellence doesn't stop at the shop door.

Congratulations to the finalists in the IconicAI Online Store of the Year Award.

🏆 Book Hero | Homestead Store | Normanby Fine Wines | The Nile New Zealand | Unity Books Auckland | Woolworths New Zealand

Tickets for the 2026 Spark Retail NZ Awards are now on sale: https://bit.ly/4yzJTh5

🎉🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 FINALISTS! 🏆🎉

The wait is over!

We're excited to reveal the finalists for the Spark Retail NZ Awards 2026. This year's finalists represent some of the most inspiring retailers, teams and individuals from around Aotearoa, recognised across eight award categories.

From customer service champions and sustainability leaders to outstanding young retailers and innovative businesses, these finalists showcase the very best of New Zealand retail.

A huge congratulations to every finalist. We can't wait to celebrate your achievements at the Awards Dinner on 3 September.

👉 See the full list of finalists here: https://bit.ly/SparkRetailNZAwardsCategoryFinalists
👉 Buy tickets to the Awards Dinner here: https://retail.kiwi/tickets-spark-retail-nz-awards-2026/

Show your support by giving your favourite finalist a shoutout in the comments below! 👏

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🤝 Retail NZ welcomes Annexa + Oracle NetSuite as a new partner

We're excited to announce our partnership with Annexa and Oracle NetSuite, helping New Zealand retailers access powerful ERP and AI solutions that improve visibility, streamline operations, and support business growth.

"Oracle NetSuite + Annexa provide an awesome opportunity for retailers to get ahead by offering modern solutions to age-old challenges. We're delighted they've come on as a partner with us at Retail NZ, providing our members with the opportunity to save time and increase visibility over their operations through the use of world-leading technology."
— Carolyn Young, Chief Executive at Retail NZ

“We’re delighted to partner with RetailNZ and contribute to the incredible work they do for retailers across New Zealand and Australia. We come to this partnership with extensive ERP and AI expertise and look forward to sharing knowledge, supporting innovation and helping RetailNZ members navigate this exciting new era of AI-powered retail.”
— Matthew Owens, Director, Annexa

"Retail is one of the most dynamic sectors in the economy, with businesses continuously adapting to changing customer expectations, emerging technologies and new growth opportunities. Through NetSuite's Industry Association Program, we make long-term investments in the industries we serve, creating opportunities for education, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. That's why we are excited to partner with Retail NZ alongside Annexa to support New Zealand's retail community through its next phase of transformation.”_
— Tania Large, Head of Industry Associations ANZ, Oracle NetSuite

Check out our recent Empowering Retail episode with Annexa + Oracle NetSuite to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOnh3uGWcr8

We're looking forward to working together to support retailers with the knowledge, technology, and innovation needed to thrive in a rapidly changing retail environment.