--- title: Retail Watch - April 2015 description: Total retail spend in New Zealand for the 28 days ending 28 April 2015 is $2,635.6 million. This represents a decrease of -0.2% from the previous 28 days a --- [![Pumpt](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Pumpt_April_2021/images/Header%20logo.png?height=829&name=Header%20logo.png "Pumpt")](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/) - [Home](https://www.pumpt.co.nz) - [Services](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/services) - [Design](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/print-graphical-design) - [Print](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/printing-flyers-brochures) - [Direct Mail](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/direct-mail-company) - [Media](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/media-advertising-company) - [Online](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/online-marketing-services) - [About Pumpt](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/about) - [Pumpt News](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/pumpt-news) - [Contact](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/contact-us) # " Sup! " #### Pumpt Blog Friday, May 29, 2015 ## [Retail Watch - April 2015](https://www.pumpt.co.nz/pumpt-news/retail-watch-april-2015) - Pumpt Admin Total retail spend in New Zealand for the 28 days ending 28 April 2015 is $2,635.6 million. This represents a decrease of -0.2% from the previous 28 days and an increase of +3.0% from the 28 days ending 28 April 2014. There are two retailer categories to see a decrease in year-on-year spend, Fuel/Service Stations (-7.6%) and Books & Stationery Stores (-7.2%). Whilst the Recreation & Entertainment category sees the highest percentage increase against the same period (+12.4%). The most significant increase, when compared to the previous 28 days, is seen in the Department Stores category (+11.1%). The largest decrease across all regions is in Books & Stationery Stores (-11.3%). Total quarterly spend in New Zealand for the 91 days ending 28 April 2015 is $8,592.3 million. This is a decrease versus prior quarter (-6.1%), though an increase compared to the same quarter last year (+2.8%). Travel & Accommodation and Health Goods & Services see positive growth versus the prior quarter +15.6% and +3.1% respectively. Cafes/Restaurants/Bars see marginal growth (0.6%) contributing a significant $1,081.3 million to the total quarterly spend. The largest decrease against the prior quarter is seen in Department Stores (-28.5%), however this category shows an increase versus the same quarter last year (+6.5%). There are three retailer categories to see a decrease in quarterly spend versus same quarter 2014, Clothing & Footwear (-0.2%), Fuel/Service Stations (-8.9%) and Books & Stationery Stores (-5.6%) The Supermarket/Food Retailers category continues to account for the largest slice of retail spend (34%) contributing $2,895.6 million to the total for this quarter. This represents a decrease of -3.9% versus prior quarter though an increase of +3.4% versus same quarter last year. Total retail spend for April 2015 in New Zealand is up +3% year-on-year to $2,635.6 million. Recreation & Entertainment sees the highest increase in April 2015 against last year, with an increase of +12.4% Total retail spend in New Zealand is down for the quarter versus prior quarter, with a decrease of -6.1%, finishing on $8,592.3 million. The highest negative compared to the prior quarter is Department Stores which sees a decrease of -28.5. Online retail spend for New Zealand for April 2015 is $121.4 million compared to the $100.  3million spend from off shore merchants. This represents a decrease of -10.3% for New Zealand against March 2015 and -3.5% for off shore merchants.   Year-on-year shows an increase for both New Zealand and off shore merchants with +10.2% and +9.8% respectively. 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