'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
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GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?
Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.
New $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consent
Pool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.
South Island's biggest supermarket chain names new boss
Ex-Hallenstein Glasson managing director has new supermarket role.
How much does NZ's biggest supermarket chain make?
The chain has 330 supermarkets and gets millions of shopper visits annually.
Kikki.K stationery collapses for a second time
Stationery chain announced it was a "sad day" but lockdowns had 'devastated' the brand.
Major Auckland retail landlord to cut rents by up to 80 per cent
"Tenants are beside themselves. They really are." - Daniel Friedlander.
'$1m a day' - lockdown toll on retail, entertainment and hospo
The Warehouse, Bunnings, PlaceMakers - how big retailers are faring under alert level 4.
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
US-owned FunLab wants 1500 extra NZ staff in expansion
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and Holey Moley Golf Club - just the start.
Westfield mall owner Scentre makes A$400.4m net profit
"We want to be the first choice for where people spend their time outside of home".
Restaurant Brands profit up 208%
Growing demand for fast food swells company bottom line.
Lockdown: Auckland CBD counting costs and risks
'Some very worried people around' but broader Auckland outlook solid, business group says.
Butchers want click-and-collect as supermarkets deal with supply issues
Retail NZ boss said the click and collect model would take pressure off supermarkets.
Michael Hill's profit skyrockets more than 1300%
Michael Hill profit shot up more than 1300 per cent for FY21.
'We're not the police': Fears hospo industry will have to enforce sign-in rules
Businesses worried about staff safety and compliance costs of enforcing scanning in.
My Food Bag gets grilling from shareholders
The company's share price has slumped since listing and it has lost key management.
Where to now for $26b construction sector?
Builders and contractors had to secure their sites fast on Wednesday.
Major retailers' 'piss take' approach to level 4 lockdown concerning, union says
Some employees have reported being called in to ship Champagne flutes and fake grass.
One month, five dairy robberies: Worker attacked with golf club for chocolate
Dairy owner's horror run: 5 robberies in one month, 3 staff leave over safety fears.
Rebel Sport reacts as UK giant readies first Auckland store
Retail magnate Rod Duke closely watching British retail giant JD Sport's launch here.
Business Hub: Laybuy founder on going from a big retail boss to a start-up entrepreneur
He started Laybuy with just his family and now has 100 employees in just four years.
My Food Bag expands into groceries with new product range
Meal kit firm moves into new territory with growth strategy.
Z Energy sets aggressive non-fuel growth targets
Fuel retailer moves to counter declining tobacco sales, transition to low carbon energy.
Nightmare on Albert, Victoria streets: 'I'm hanging on by my teeth' - plea for PM to help
PM is asked to act quickly and treat businesses fairly by broken restaurant owner.
Kate MacNamara: Can Govt fix supermarket competition when it's part of problem?
OPINION: Supermarkets are uncompetitive, and so is a slew of Government policy.
Editorial: Smashing the supermarket duopoly
EDITORIAL: Voters are unlikley to complain about intervention into supermarket territory.
Taco Bell hints at new store opening in NZ
Mexican-styled food chain hints broadly at a new restaurant in southern city.
From shelf-stacker to buying giant Auckland supermarket
'I left school at 16 and didn't know what I was going to do.'
Kiwi drinks firm raising capital to expand Kombucha range
Local company needs cash to expand Kombucha range including alcoholic offering.
Michael Hill Jewellers heist latest in string of ram-raids plaguing Bay
The store had its front windows smashed and displays damaged.
Lockdown fears: 15% of small businesses could cut jobs
Businesses fear impact of even short lockdowns, but small majority support as last resort.