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Carolyn Young: Retail NZ CEO on card spending rising, the impact of concerts, Christchurch's new stadium

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Christchurch's new stadium is helping drive national retail spending.  Paymark data shows spending through its Core Retail network rose 1.2% last month compared to a year ago.  Canterbury recorded the strongest regional growth, with spending up 2.8%.  Retail New Zealand's Carolyn Young told Francesca Rudkin that events drive activity.   She says the Six60 concert significantly increased spending in the Christchurch area.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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