Looking back and forward with Trade Me

As New Zealand’s largest online marketplace, Trade Me has a big influence on the trends that shape online shopping in New Zealand. They are also impacted by those external impacts – like a global pandemic – that impact all retailers.

David Swift, Trade Me’s Global Sales Manager, tells us how the events of 2020 impacted them and he looks ahead at what 2021 could bring.

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Peak 25 insights to drive Peak 26 success

Every year, the final quarter (Q4) – from Labour Weekend through to year end – is the most important trading period for most retailers. Kiwi shopper habits have continued to evolve with the economic conditions of recent years, and Peak 2025 was no exception.
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Online retail grows as cautious confidence returns

The first half of 2026 is showing us the early signs of a retail recovery. Online spending in the first half of 2026 was up 12% compared to the same period in 2025.