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![Small Business: Athleisure wear firm on benefits of brand synergies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small Business: Athleisure wear firm on benefits of brand synergies
Geoff Gates talks synergies and benefits of running two brands alongside each other.
!['Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical
Seafood importer says exporters face 'enormous financial problem' with no end in sight.
![Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?
After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.
![Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory
Nestle plans to close its Wiri site and move lolly production to Victoria, Australia.
![Kiwi small business growth below Asia-Pacific average - survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi small business growth below Asia-Pacific average - survey
Of 11 markets surveyed, New Zealand firms ranked poorly on economic performance.
!['Treating us like robots': Amazon workers seek union](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Treating us like robots': Amazon workers seek union
Amazon workers have grown tired of the relentless working conditions.
![New Foodstuffs distribution centre - enough toilet paper for 100 supermarkets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New Foodstuffs distribution centre - enough toilet paper for 100 supermarkets
'It's the thing that most worries humans.'
![Curtains down for longest running retail business at Victoria Park Market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Curtains down for longest running retail business at Victoria Park Market
Owner Grace Ko says she doesn't think foreign tourists will return any time soon.
![The Warehouse posts 'record' first half profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Warehouse posts 'record' first half profit
Retail group will pay out an interim dividend of 13 cents per share.
![Store closures and new openings: What's going on at retail chain Pricewise?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Store closures and new openings: What's going on at retail chain Pricewise?
Rebrand is on the cards for health and beauty retailer following reduction in stores.
![Gull boss opens up about fuel price competition, 22 years of disrupting the market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gull boss opens up about fuel price competition, 22 years of disrupting the market
Fuel retailer says its model is geared up for a decarbonised future.
![Kathmandu climbs back, resumes dividend payment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kathmandu climbs back, resumes dividend payment
The company suspended dividend payments last year due to the impact of Covid-19.
![NZ's biggest warehouse opens: Foodstuffs North Island's distribution centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ's biggest warehouse opens: Foodstuffs North Island's distribution centre
Facility the size of eight rugby fields to supply more than 100 North Island supermarkets.
![Did Auckland make any money from the America's Cup?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Did Auckland make any money from the America's Cup?
Financial impact of pandemic expected to have diluted spending during the sailing regatta.
![Small Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Small Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansion
Phil McGrath explains how Covid-19 has been a blessing for his hopes for North America.
![Auckland craft beer brewer Epic opens taproom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland craft beer brewer Epic opens taproom
Epic Brewing is expanding at a time when there are few new openings.
![Tough sell: How Commercial Bay is faring almost a year on](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tough sell: How Commercial Bay is faring almost a year on
Inner city shopping mall faces very different trading reality compared to original hopes.
!['Retail roller-coaster': Briscoe Group defies Covid to post $73 million profit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Retail roller-coaster': Briscoe Group defies Covid to post $73 million profit
Homeware and sporting goods retailer posted a healthy $73.1 million profit.
![Spotlight's lofty $550m plans to open 150 new stores in five years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Spotlight's lofty $550m plans to open 150 new stores in five years
Owner of homeware and fabrics retail chain has big plans for expansion.
!['Fantastic ride': Foodstuffs South Island boss retires after 20 years as CEO](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Fantastic ride': Foodstuffs South Island boss retires after 20 years as CEO
Steve Anderson will step down from the role in February 2022.
![Savor Group's bold plan in the face of Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Savor Group's bold plan in the face of Covid-19
Lucien Law says NZX-listed group will both acquire and set up new venues.
![How Kiwis' dining and travel habits have changed since Covid-19 hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How Kiwis' dining and travel habits have changed since Covid-19 hit
Research by Uber shows encouraging signs of an economic recovery.
![GameStop shares whipsaw in echo of January frenzy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
GameStop shares whipsaw in echo of January frenzy
Shares surged again, before crashing back to earth.
![Auckland's second level 3 lockdown significantly impacted retail sector: report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland's second level 3 lockdown significantly impacted retail sector: report
Report gives a glimpse of sentiment in the retail sector following latest lockdown.
![Auckland cafe owner slams change in wage subsidy criteria](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland cafe owner slams change in wage subsidy criteria
Claims the new criteria for wage subsidy makes it almost impossible to access.
![Nido building, land hits mortgagee sale, massive stock sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nido building, land hits mortgagee sale, massive stock sale
Pearlfisher Capital, first mortgagee, loaned $25m short-term debt finance.
![Investors disappointed as My Food Bag shares fall on debut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Investors disappointed as My Food Bag shares fall on debut
My Food Bag shares listed at a discount to their offer price.
![Moa on split from NZX-listed Savor, turning around unprofitable business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Moa on split from NZX-listed Savor, turning around unprofitable business
Stephen Smith now runs the business with his father and Lion veteran Mike Smith.
![Liam Dann: Queen City feels the pain - and it hurts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Liam Dann: Queen City feels the pain - and it hurts
Auckland's CBD is being battered by border closure, infrastructure work and social change.