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OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.
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KFC’s record sales were driven by innovative products and viral marketing.
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Woolworths NZ rebranded 35 supermarkets from 'Countdown' to 'Woolworths' this half.
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Third Mighty Ape CEO exits as tech upgrade hampers result
Technical issues from a website upgrade impacted Mighty Ape’s earnings.
Kiwis 'dust off credit cards' as retail activity rises
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Look Sharp fined almost $300k for misleading pricing
Look Sharp had frequent and widespread pricing errors over a substantial period.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling
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Opinion: Enough is enough – retail crime is not victimless and hurts shoppers
OPINION: The majority of retail crime is organised crime and involves repeat offending.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
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‘She was gone instantly’: Birthday balloon tragedy prompts warning from family
'Just don’t do it' - family's helium warning after mum of two's death at daughter's party.
Rise in holiday spending at end of 2024, electronic card data shows
New data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail performed strongly during December sales.
Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.
‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run
The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.
Retro feel about British supermarket giant’s resurgence
The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.
Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say
Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.
Ikea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland opening
The retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
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Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
'Consequences can be dire': Products for kids recalled due to safety concerns
'The dollar value might be small, but the risk of harm is not worth taking.'
Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today
Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.
'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.
Diana Clement: Taking the charity approach this Christmas
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Shoppers get their wallets out in the first week of December
Spending grew in the first seven days of December, more than the week of Black Friday.
Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging
Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.