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Keeping it in the family: Why the Paula Ryan brand will live on
Paula Ryan has faced some major setbacks in her career but still comes up smiling.

Is Temu a threat to security? NZ officials won't say
US lawmakers have sought an FBI briefing over whether Temu is a risk to national security.

The Warehouse CEO on where it went wrong and plans to turn business around
John Journee doesn't have plans to grow its grocery offering.

Buyer beware: Scam e-shops continue to plague consumers
Kiwis continue to share their stories online, with Elyse Auckland the latest to be found.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

Toxic substances found in Temu products
A necklace and kids' jacket were proven to contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals.

Inside Economics: Could synthetic milk sink the dairy industry?
Could fake milk ruin our economy, and what should we make of the latest tech 'hype cycle'?

Can Aussie tech start-up help Kiwi retailers stay in game v Amazon?
Sydney-based Shippit is quicky expanding its reach across the Asia-Pacific region.

Liam Dann: Why Smith & Caughey's demise was so shocking
OPINION: In a week of much Budget debate, the high-profile closure was an ominous sign.

'Town is dying': Five Whangārei CBD businesses close
Five shops in Whangārei CBD are closing down due to rising costs and less customers.

Why is AliExpress selling a blanket featuring Palmerston North's council buildings?
And why does this blanket exist?

Inside Economics with Liam Dann: Why can’t Kiwis fix their mortgage for 30 years?
In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.

'Easy erection': The crude pergola ad that really upset people
The ad referred to the pergola's 'easy erection' while a man gestured towards his crotch.

Airbnb fined $16m for misleading Australian holidaymakers
The booking company was ordered to pay $15m to over 60,000 holidaymakers.

Focus: Shoppers warned of fake sales as Black Friday looms
Fake sales, rollercoaster pricing and hidden price hikes are all on the rise this shopping season. Video / Ben Dickens

Scamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay off
Two big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.

'People were crying': No money to pay 120 Supie staff
The online grocery start-up pitched itself as a challenger to the big two chains.

Travel website sued by American Airlines for controversial airfare 'hack'
The site promises ultra-cheap airfares. All travellers have to do is miss their plane.

Spacefor delivers physical shopping experience for digital brands
Spacefor is helping online brands bring their products to physical shoppers.

‘There’s a lot of landfill coming our way’ as Kiwi shoppers embrace Temu
The e-commerce giant Temu is expanding to target the New Zealand and Australian market.