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'There was no turning back': New shop owner to open up
'We had committed to the lease, stock and fittings' - Jacob Faull.
Kiwis get credit cards out in October, but retail challenge remains
Electronic card transaction data shows spending is returning to pre-lockdown levels.
NZ's biggest mall owner rent up in Aus-NZ rent despite pandemic
Balenciaga, Burberry, Michael Kors and Moncler open in Newmarket tomorrow.
New retail crime police unit to crack down on 'repeat offending'
Police will investigate 'high priority repeat retail offending' across New Zealand.
Focus: Auckland retails get set to reopen
Retailers across Auckland are stocking their shelves ahead of Auckland’s planned move to step 2 on Wednesday. Video / Dean Purcell
Shopping with Covid: Boom times ahead or will consumers stay home?
Aucklanders could be allowed back into retail stores from Wednesday.
'Love Your Local': Entrepreneurs launch support site for SMEs
It just feels good when people say we love you, solo trader says.
Ex-All White Tim Brown a $650m man as Allbirds shares double on Nasdaq debut
Thousands of Kiwi investors pile in as company smashes target.
Focus: Waikato retailers open their doors as restrictions lifted
Backdoor surf shop owner Geoff Hutchison is stoaked to welcome customers back into his Waikato stores as restrictions are lifted just in time for their busiest months. Video / Mike Scott
'Pathetic, illogical': Govt's traffic light system slammed by hairdressers
There is still no firm date on when restaurants, bars and hairdressers might open.
Lockdown's most popular product: Mitre 10 boss names it
Was it facemasks? DIY tools? BBQs? Maybe bike repair kits?
'We're ready now' - Mall owner disappointed at having to wait a week to open stores
The business owner says she's ready now.
Ready for some retail therapy? What Auckland businesses can do in 3.2
Retailers are desperate to open their doors before the Christmas rush.
Nervous excitement for retail at Auckland level 3, step 2 move
Businesses looking forward to easing back into operation at 11.59pm next Tuesday.
26-year-old uni student builds $15m empire
Her appearance on Shark Tank saw her business "blow up".
Set a date: Hospitality and retail businesses' plea to Govt
We need a line drawn to say this is when we're reopening, says Restaurant Association.
'No guarantees': Toy stores tell families to get in early for Christmas
"Who wants kids to miss out on Christmas?"
Ho ho, oh no: Kiwis facing a Covid Christmas without family - or their favourite gifts
Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.
Why chicken, pork and chocolate prices soared in September
Tomatoes may have hit a record high price - economist.
New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
Business also need 'no jab, no work' policy, says Retail NZ
Businesses are under huge pressure with no changes to alert level.
'Crisis point': Businesses in Auckland on the brink of collapse
Business in Auckland is on the brink of collapse.
Whittaker's chocolate prices to increase
Whittaker's is increasing prices for the first time in two years.
'Asleep at the wheel': Auckland businesses lash out at Govt, call for 'no jab, no job' mandate
Auckland lockdown is killing businesses
Supermarket booze battle: Auckland Council wins appeal
One major court dispute over booze sales is over, but more legal wrangling may be brewing.
Restructuring and lockdown demand helps Warehouse rack up profits
Warehouse benefits from 'digital transformation'.
Christmas warning: Australian strike will worsen shipping woes
Australian port strike action, China's power crunch spell pressure for NZ supply chain.
Kiwi Property questioned over $442m plans - but not on Ikea
Some property insiders think Kiwi wants to bring New Zealand's first Ikea to Sylvia Park.
'Glimmer of hope': Business groups welcome Level 3 in Auckland
Hospitality lobbyist says move down to level 3 offers a 'glimmer' of hope.
Auckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to Covid
Chief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.
Liam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic reality
GDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.