Open for Small Business

Retail Reset: Retail NZ’s CEO on navigating Black Friday and beyond

Open for Small Business

Show Notes

Bridget speaks to Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ, for a special episode on the retail sector as Black Friday and the holiday season approaches.

Bridget and Carolyn discuss the opportunities ahead for Kiwi small businesses and consumers alike, sharing insights from Retail NZ’s latest Retail Radar survey and Xero’s Small Business Insights.

From tackling international competition to strategies for stock management and discounting, the conversation explores how small businesses can stay resilient and cash in on one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from Open for Small Business

Oct 14, 2026

In this episode of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling talks with Kylie Ryan from the Mental Health Foundation during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Sep 30, 2026

What can business leaders learn from one of the world’s most successful high-performance teams?

Sep 16, 2026

In this episode of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling sits down with Gina Urlich, Clinical Nutritionist and founder of Odi Organics, for a conversation about spotting a gap most parents didn't know existed.

Sep 2, 2026

In this episode of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling speaks with Clint Cardozo, co-founder and CEO of OneReg, for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a New Zealand tech company with global reach.

Jun 4, 2026

Bridget checks in with James Bergin, Xero’s Tech Research and Advocacy Executive GM on the state of AI use amongst New Zealand SMEs. Bridget and James explore what these businesses are actually using AI for, and practical ways to shift this use towards consistent, meaningful value.

See all episodes →