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The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market
The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.

Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk
But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.

Kathmandu owner posts $20m half-year loss
Kathmandu's sales grew 3% to $156.8m, improving over the last five quarters.

Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.

‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launch
Karen Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.

Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied

Warehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8m
The Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.

Warehouse swings to first-half profit, but revenue falls
The Warehouse has announced its half-year results for the six months ended January 26.

Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban
Deadline day in push to lower fees.

Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?
Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.

Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’
Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.

Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery
Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.

'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow
Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.

'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures
'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'

Citizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expert
One retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.

Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.

Brian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workers
The powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.

Third Mighty Ape CEO exits as tech upgrade hampers result
Technical issues from a website upgrade impacted Mighty Ape’s earnings.

Kmart and Bunnings' parent company posts profit growth
Wesfarmers leadership say they are confident the New Zealand segment will perform.

Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling
The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.