由于旅游业滞后和消费者信心下降，新西兰的零售额下降了 4.25%。 New Zealand's retail sales fall 4.25% as tourism lags and consumer confidence drops.

尽管 2 月份零售支出增长了 0.3%，但由于与 2024 年 2 月相比，新西兰零售业的销售额下降了 4.25%，因此面临挑战。 Despite a 0.3% increase in retail spending in February, New Zealand's retail sector faces challenges due to a 4.25% drop in sales compared to February 2024. 该行业正在努力应对旅游业减少（已降至大流行前水平的 80%）和邮轮旅游业下降 20-25% 的问题。 The sector struggles with reduced tourism, which is at 80% of pre-pandemic levels, and a 20-25% decline in cruise tourism. 失业率上升和消费者信心下降进一步影响了零售商，他们希望旅游业的提振来提高销售额。 Growing unemployment and decreased consumer confidence further impact retailers, who hope for a tourism boost to improve sales.