Kirk Hope: Business NZ CEO on the Retail Sales Index showing a drop in confidence
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There are hopes Christmas will bring businesses a cash bounce. The latest Retail NZ sales index —for the third quarter— shows many retailers sat in a holding pattern before the election. 59% reported increasing prices and just 57% felt confident their businesses would survive the next year. Business NZ CEO, Kirk Hope, told Kate Hawkesby that there’s a lot more certainty after the election. He said that there is a very clear pathway for businesses and a lot more clarity around what policy is going to be. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.