ChristchurchFoodstuffs to trial facial recognition in three Christchurch supermarketsThe three-store pilot begins in Christchurch from tomorrow.28 Oct 03:11 AM
New ZealandDairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettesSuathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow. 25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumBusinessGrabOne owes creditors $16.5m, including voucher holdersCustomers, businesses, staff and Inland Revenue are among those left out of pocket.23 Oct 08:27 PM
PremiumRetail‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of change14 Oct 04:00 PM
Retail'Households aren’t rushing to the checkout yet': Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak ends13 Oct 10:16 PM
PremiumBusinessHow low the OCR will go: Experts on rates, economy and what to know about your mortgage08 Oct 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguardConcerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBlack Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes IRD over $680kInland Revenue is owed more than $687,000 across multiple claims.06 Oct 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailNZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profitsThe Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.03 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concernsPD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds. 02 Oct 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'We've lost our ground': Warehouse boss admits margins under pressureShareholders have seen the company's stock price fall 30.7% in 12 months.02 Oct 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailWarehouse trims loss to $2.8m but operating profit slumpsThe Warehouse Group cut its net loss to $2.76m from $54.2m last year.01 Oct 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'The bar is very low': Will The Warehouse Group beat result expectations?The retailer has warned full-year operating profit could be as low as a $5m loss.30 Sep 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Something to hide': Retail NZ hits out as advice shows surcharge ban will raise pricesMinistry advice showed the ban will weaken competition and increase prices for consumers.30 Sep 04:00 PM
RetailHallenstein Glasson lifts profit 14% to $39.5m as Glassons Australia surgesGlassons Australia continues to be the standout performer, with profit growing 15.3%.25 Sep 10:50 PM
LifestyleCouncil probes alleged DFS alcohol sale breach over $4.40 wineAuckland Council says discounts above 25% advertised off-site breach the law.24 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBusiness groups push back on Govt plan to ban payment surchargesThe signatories include chambers of commerce, industry and business associations.24 Sep 04:05 AM
Business'Idiotic': Union blasts Holidays Act changes, business advocates praise clarityPart-time workers will no longer get the minimum sick leave entitlement.23 Sep 04:28 AM
New ZealandEconomists weigh the Government's handling of recession painConstruction activity has plunged 18% since June 2023.22 Sep 09:39 PM
LifestyleKmart recalls portable blenders over serious injury riskThe ANKO blenders may turn on automatically when immersed in water.19 Sep 01:18 AM
New ZealandBNZ under fire for ‘demeaning’ digital wallet adRetail groups say BNZ’s Payap ad mocks shopkeepers as ‘grubby, unintelligent’.18 Sep 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessOutlook grim for Kitchen Things creditors owed $16.6m, company on brink of liquidationMore than 390 creditors are wanting money from Kitchen Things and its related entities.18 Sep 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailPaddock to Pantry adds over 500 products in bid to rival supermarket giantsA $10m South Auckland distribution hub is fuelling the rapid expansion.14 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPolice slam Govt citizen’s arrest proposal; gives public more power than copsPolice rate Govt plans as 'worse than status quo' on several measures, including safety.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside the survival game as a Hawke’s Bay fashion retailerWinter is lean, summer is hope, and loyalty counts. 12 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months laterKatana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.12 Sep 07:00 AM
RetailSigns of recovery: Card spending rises across retail and hospitality in AugustHospitality spending rose 1.4% or $21m, its largest increase since November 2024.11 Sep 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
RetailBriscoe boss Rod Duke: 'We remain cautious about the retail environment'Briscoe Group's net profit fell 11.8% to $29.3m in the first half while revenue was flat.09 Sep 09:29 PM