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Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling
The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.
Retro feel about British supermarket giant’s resurgence
The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.
Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say
Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.
Ikea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland opening
The retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
'Consequences can be dire': Products for kids recalled due to safety concerns
'The dollar value might be small, but the risk of harm is not worth taking.'
Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today
Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.
'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.
Diana Clement: Taking the charity approach this Christmas
OPINION: Christmas is about more than just consumer spending.
Shoppers get their wallets out in the first week of December
Spending grew in the first seven days of December, more than the week of Black Friday.
Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging
Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.
Auckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quilt
Kmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.
'House stank of chemicals': Kmart Christmas blanket to be recalled in NZ
Two reported hospitalisations in Australia have been linked to the sheets.
Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations
It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.
'A world of hurt': Retail sales remain flat as Black Friday looms
Stats NZ has revealed its latest Retail Trade Survey for the September quarter.
$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy
Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.
'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.
IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red
CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.
'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by price
The move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.
Editorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?
OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?
Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart
The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.