RetailUnion critical of how bookstores were put under administrationThe National Distribution Union (NDU) has criticised the owners of troubled bookshops Whitcoulls and Borders for putting workers' jobs on the line without consultation.20 Feb 12:32 AM
RetailUnion to meet administrator over bookshop chainsUnion representatives will meet the administrators of the troubled Whitcoulls and Borders bookshop chains on Monday.18 Feb 07:42 PM
RetailBookstores beef up security in face of furyExtra security has been hired for Borders and Whitcoulls stores as staff face aggressive customers angry about conditions placed on redeeming gift vouchers.18 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The latest victim of private equity boom and crashWhitcoulls undone by debt ...18 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailVoucher holders slam WhitcoullsWhitcoulls customers are venting their anger at the book chain, which put itself into voluntary administration last night, as it tells voucher holders they must spend the amount specified on their voucher with cash or credit cards before th18 Feb 03:33 AM
Retail'Get in now' Whitcoulls punters toldWhitcoulls customers are being told to get in now and redeem their gift vouchers or face them becoming worthless if the company goes into receivership. Customers with vouchers or gift cards have been told today they must buy the same value18 Feb 01:58 AM
RetailWhitcoulls stores face closureThe future of Whitcoulls - one of NZ's most famous and enduring retail chains - is in jeopardy after administrators were called in last night to run the book-retailing business.17 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionOpponents say Royal Oak Warehouse bid threatens local businessWayne Thompson Shops serving neighbourhoods in Onehunga, Royal Oak and Greenwoods Corner are threatened by a bid to build The Warehouse's latest store, say business owners and residents.16 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailWestfield posts healthy profit but vagueness on plans disappointsWestfield Group delivered 2010 earnings in line with expectations amid improving global retail markets, but said it was too early to ramp up existing plans for new development investment of up to A$1 billion ($1.3 billion) a year.16 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailFair Trade products selling well in NZFair trade certified products are booming in NZ, despite rising food prices and low consumer confidence, latest figures reveal.13 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailTip Top gifts trumpet birthdayRachel Hunter's modelling career kicked off in one of Tip Top's ads when she was just 15. It was the mid-1980s and a Trumpet cost 95c.10 Feb 04:30 PM
