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!['Fresh energy' needed: Warehouse CEO steps down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Fresh energy' needed: Warehouse CEO steps down
The discount retail chain has struggled in recent years.
!['Significant increase': 5000 crimes at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square in three months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Significant increase': 5000 crimes at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square in three months
There were 60 assaults during the three-month period and 26 cases of harassment.
![Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol car
The bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.
![Focus: Retail industry begs for more action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Focus: Retail industry begs for more action
Six retail staff a day complained to police last year that they'd been assaulted. Video / NZHerald
![Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Northlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationally
Retail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.
![How well is The Warehouse doing in tough grocery environment? — Stock Takes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How well is The Warehouse doing in tough grocery environment? — Stock Takes
It's tough for retailers but will that bring good or bad news for the red sheds?
![Silvermoon Jewellers in liquidation: Who’s owed money?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Silvermoon Jewellers in liquidation: Who’s owed money?
The first liquidator’s report is out and provides a breakdown of the numbers.
![200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
!['Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties
'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.
![Explainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Explainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?
A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.
![On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024
Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.
![Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
![From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
![Desperate NZ stores start Boxing Day sales early](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Desperate NZ stores start Boxing Day sales early
"You’ll see big signs with 40 per cent or 50 per cent off."
![Black Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Black Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?
Black Friday spending was down but some retailers came out with a win.
![Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ
Retail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.
![Retail sales across NZ flat in September quarter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Retail sales across NZ flat in September quarter
Tough slog for Kiwi shops confirmed in new statistics.
![Black Friday sales: Why you might spend up large, how to avoid FOMO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Black Friday sales: Why you might spend up large, how to avoid FOMO
A fear of missing out is a strong motivator when it comes to scooping up bargains.
![How NZ brands are responding to the Bangladesh strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How NZ brands are responding to the Bangladesh strike
Are New Zealand clothing retailers joining international calls for better pay?
![New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market
A price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.
![Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Three thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jail
Jake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.