'Just isn't good enough': Willis warns of tougher penalties for supermarkets
Misleading promotional practices and common pricing errors have to stop, minister says.
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Market close: NZ sharemarket flat despite export growth, Fletcher Building down again
The NZ sharemarket dipped as Fletcher Building shares fell further.
NZ's biggest new supermarket gets green light
It's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.
Ikea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than planned
Employees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.
Major supermarket apologises for humiliating woman with false shoplifting claim
The supermarket said its staff caused her public embarrassment and distress.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Supermarkets admit breaching Fair Trading Act with misleading prices, face millions in fines
The maximum penalty for each charge is $600,000.
Tainui Group Holdings welcomes new CEO
The news comes a year after previous chief executive Chris Joblin announced his departure.
'Pallet hotel' - Foodstuffs South Island boosting frozen storage by more than 200%
Supermarket owner to expand frozen capacity by 222%, strike third-party warehouse deals.
'The way of the future': How delivery apps are redefining supermarket shopping
Supermarkets like FreshChoice Epsom now stay open until 9pm for online orders.
Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential
'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.
Kathmandu owner forecasts weak earnings outlook
The retailer has released a trading update to the sharemarket.
Watch: Owners of Victoria Park New World to gain back control of fire-damaged building
New World Victoria Park staff will continue to be paid following fire, boss says.
Watch: Inside look after fire engulfs Auckland supermarket
At its peak, 20 fire engines were on-site battling the blaze.
Watch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnight
More than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.
Burning Auckland supermarket one of NZ’s most profitable
The store is one of the most profitable and popular in Foodstuffs' North Island co-op.
Why Kiwi businesses are cautiously optimistic about the future
This year, 52% of businesses plan to increase investment, up from 46% last year.
South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m
The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.
Little Island, plant-based ice cream company that raised millions, in liquidation
The company's most recent capital raise came after it faced a couple of challenging years.
Why disposable vapes will vanish from stores this week
Retailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.
'Absolutely ridiculous': Sacked blinds installer wins $12k after nine days of work
Man's employer said his attendance and performance were poor and may appeal the ruling.
Repco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profits
Repco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
Cautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for May
Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.
Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?
OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days
The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began last Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
Pregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery
The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.
New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices
The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.
On The Up: Former Olympic swimmer dives into business with waste venture
PortaSkip provides mobile skip bins for easy rubbish removal in Hawke’s Bay.
Liam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shopping
OPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.