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Major US burger chain leaks NZ launch, hiring top staff

The multinational retailer is looking for management to head its new Auckland operation.

Hamilton fast food company insolvent: Staff, bank, finance firms claim over $350k

Sales from a second outlet were lower than expected.

Brave new world: Couple reveals what it takes to buy a supermarket store

They courted playing netball, now Darren and Karen Huston own a New World.

Man who bought Puketapu Store opens it to ‘feed the people’ post-cyclone

A Hawke's Bay man has not let Cyclone Gabrielle put him off from buying a local store.

How many Kiwis have joined Costco?

Images in question 'should not have been made public to this community group' - Costco.

More hummus products recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

A variety of brands and products are being pulled from the shelves

ASB, Heartland, Watercare, staff claim $250,000-plus from insolvent baking business

Bakery said it had failed to recoup costs due to Covid-19 lockdowns.

Woolworths profits continue to rise through cost-of-living crisis

Woolworths Group's results show a 14% rise in profits and an almost 40% drop in earnings.

Christmas shortages: The toys and gadgets you might not see under the tree

Be flexible and prepared for festivities as staff shortages and supply chain issues bite.

The icecream divide: As a city changes, the west is losing its treats

The owner of Rush Munro's says changes are creating a city of 'two very distinct areas'.

Costco: 'Hundreds, maybe even a thousand' in weekend queue

One Costco shopper thought up to 1000 people might be in the line at new store today.

Focus: New World’s Everyday Low Price put to the test

In a battle for the cheapest groceries, New World has entered the competition with its Everyday Low Price initiative, but does it ease the damage at the checkout? Video / NZ Herald

Focus: Karen's Diner bringing the world's worst service to NZ

Would you pay for the worst service? You soon can with what could be the world's rudest restaurant, Karen's Diner, coming to NZ. Video / NZ Herald

Your picks for supermarket sheriff

The good, the bad and the far-out.

Dinner's served: Shiny new supermarket collectible revealed

Will Countdown's latest offering rival the great New World Smeg craze of 2020?

New grocery sector watchdog: How much funding and support will it get?

Small pool of expertise for the $22 billion-a-year sector watchdog job.