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Business Hub: Eat My Lunch boss back at it again with new venture
Eat My Lunch founder opens up about her new socially-driven business.

Christmas shoppers expected to give retailers the best present of all
The all-important trading period could look a little different this year.

Briscoe's dividend Christmas surprise to shareholders
Briscoe Group says this comes following bumper sales.

Out of stock: Five products that could be hard to come by this Christmas
You'll be lucky to get your hands on these products any time soon.

Rory Glass reflects on 20 years with Lion
Outgoing managing director says he has no desire to work for another large company.

Woolworths NZ reports $202 million profit amid regulator probe
Countdown's revenue, profit rises as watchdog prepares for probe into grocery prices.

Govt making steps to reduce fees for contactless payment
New Zealand retailers are forced to pay nearly twice as much as Australian counterparts.

Ben Kepes: Ignorance - the simple cure for all life's woes
Knowledge leads to a sense of personal obligation, writes Ben Kepes.

Xmas warning: Consumer watchdog calls out four companies for unsafe toys
Commerce Commission has warned four companies about the safety of their goods.

Focus: Ship stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve
Ships stuck at sea with would-be presents until Christmas Eve, retailers say it is disastrous. Video / NZ Herald

Jarden Brief: Data shows Christmas shoppers out earlier than usua
Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

FMA didn't license store-owning fund Nido
"Equity issuers do not require licensing from the FMA" - spokesman.

Legendary Wellington cafe to close
Long-running cafe famous for political gossip will close permanently this month.

Small Business: The Auckland firm championing Brazilian acai in Aotearoa
How lack of good acai in the market fuelled Riversea on its business journey.

The industry that reaped the benefits of Covid-19 lockdowns
They experienced a boost in earnings and activity while most were in hibernation.

Nido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family
'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'

Focus Live: Homeware giant Nido collapses into receivership
Magsons, trading under the Nido brand, collapsed into receivership on Friday. Video / Will Trafford

Black Friday splurge: How much Kiwis spent this year
Paymark data reveals how spending compared to last year.

Online grocer launches to shake up supermarket duopoly
Container Door founder Ben Nathan's newest venture.

Mighty Ape sold to Aussie retailer in $128m deal
New Zealand's biggest e-commerce retailer has been acquired by Australian retail firm.

Dark day for UK retailing: 242-year-old chain to shut
The future of around 25,000 retailing jobs in Britain hangs in the balance.

Kathmandu ponders group CEO replacement
Xavier Simonet has given six months' notice but may be released early.

Multimillionaire retired CEO dies after house fire
DTP Companies says Tony Hsieh was with family when he died Friday.

Warehouse Group warns of possible stock delays
Warehouse Group chief executive told shareholders this morning during its annual meeting.

Auckland Bunnings store closes abruptly amid engineers' quake concerns
Big Mt Roskill store shut indefinitely.

Focus Live: Black Friday deals pack malls across NZ
Shopping malls are packed across the country in the shopping event of the year. Video / Dean Purcell

Five things you need to know about Black Friday
A look at what's hot, what's not and traps not to fall into.

The age-old dilemma Costco faces as its sets up shop in NZ
The world's second-largest retailer faces realities of the West Auckland liquor monopoly.

British fashion giant signs on to Westfield Newmarket's luxury retailing precinct
The brand is gearing up to make its New Zealand debut.