Carolyn Young
Carolyn Young is the chief executive of Retail NZ, an organization representing around 5,000 storefronts in New Zealand. She has been vocal in opposing the government's proposed citizen's arrest powers, arguing that such policies could increase the risk of violence against retail workers and are not supported by the majority of her members.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Retail New Zealand chief executive Carolyn Young’s initial thought was that the Reserve Bank’s proposals sounded heavy-handed.
Kiwibank CEO says banks were ‘blindsided’ by Reserve Bank’s ATM proposal; Nicola Willis not picking sides in battle
New Zealand· 2026-02-26
Carolyn Young, chief executive of Retail NZ, said it was still a tough environment for retailers.
Higher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Carolyn Young resigned from the Ministerial Advisory Group after expressing concerns about the group's environment.
Retail crime taskforce in turmoil as third business leader quits groupNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Carolyn Young, chief executive of Retail NZ, expressed disappointment over the economic data following a solid November.
Economy: Did we ‘survive 2025′ - and will there be a fix for ’26?New Zealand· 2025-12-25
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the industry needed a bumper period for some retailers to survive.
Retailers face make-or-break Black Friday amid weak consumer confidenceNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the OCR cut would be welcomed by the retail sector.
Big OCR cut boosts hopes for economic recovery: ‘Past the worst’New Zealand· 2025-10-08
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the OCR cut would be welcomed by the retail sector.
Reserve Bank slashes Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.5%New Zealand· 2025-10-08
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young highlighted the impact of organised crime on retail in New Zealand.
One of New Zealand’s biggest sports retailers targeted by organised crimeNew Zealand· 2025-08-27
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said stores would use body cameras in different ways, with some giving them to security guards.
Farmers and The Warehouse give body cameras to staff after concerns of ‘abusive’ customer behaviourNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young said the trial showed the technology had made a measurable impact in reducing harm and improving safety in stores.
Privacy commissioner inquiry finds supermarket facial recognition tech’s use is justifiedNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Carolyn Young, chief executive of Retail NZ, is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for the victims of retail crime.
Retail NZ wants ‘urgent meeting’ with Police Minister over police shoplifting changeNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young wants retailers to be able to use FRT to identify people who’ve been issued a trespass notice.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith backs facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting, despite privacy concernsNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Carolyn Young emphasized the need for better prices at the checkout for consumers.
Supermarket duopoly on notice as Government targets high food prices, considers ‘structural separation’ of Foodstuffs, WoolworthsNew Zealand· 2025-03-30
Retail NZ’s Carolyn Young said many retail businesses agreed with the intention of the Bill.
Are you allowed to talk with your colleagues about what you’re paid?New Zealand· 2025-03-19
Chief executive officer Carolyn Young expressed surprise at the announcement regarding citizens' arrests.
Citizens’ arrests law change sparks safety concerns in retail sector – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Carolyn Young has strongly opposed the policy, speaking in her role as Retail NZ chief executive.
New citizen’s arrest powers could lead to retail staff being killed, Govt ministerial advisory group member warnsNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
