Supermarkets' hiring spree: Hundreds of staff needed to cope with demand
Delay in supermarket opening times implemented as shoppers continue to "panic buy".
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Keeping the shop doors open in the era of coronavirus
Planning for worst-case scenario proves crucial as global Covid-19 pandemic worsens.
Coronavirus: Humanity is being flushed down the toilet
COMMENT: Let's hope Oz isn't the country remembered for the great toilet paper swindle.
Retail boss: Talk to your landlord sooner than later
Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas has seen the impact first-hand.
Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
Hand sanitiser at $60 a bottle. Another store was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt.
Coronavirus: Struggling retailers within malls might have to stay open or face penalties
Owners of stores in malls must consider their legal obligations when it comes to closure.
Limited edition avocado beer hits shelves
Brewing company takes smashed avocado to new heights.
NZ cinemas to limit number of people per screenings
The move comes after indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned.
'A few crazies': Shoppers ignore advice and clear shelves
Despite PM's pleas for calm, shoppers continue to flood into supermarkets to bulk buy.
Coronavirus: Delays for online overseas shopping likely
Retail NZ says now is better time than ever to shop locally.
Cinemas stay open despite coronavirus, industry coy on numbers
Event Cinemas, Hoyts tight-lipped on the blow to ticket sales.
Greg Harford on the call to remove paywave fees due to coronavirus
Retail NZ CEO Greg Harford speaks to Newstalk ZB on the call for banks to remove contactless payment fees amid the coronavirus pandemic. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Pressure grows on banks to cut paywave costs
Banks are facing mounting pressure to drop charges on contactless payments.
Up to 10,000 retail jobs at risk in coming months: Retail NZ
"The sense we're getting is the impacts on businesses could well be worse than the GFC."
Coronavirus: Flight Centre implements four-day week for retail staff
Staff will have to use annual leave or leave without pay to cover the move.
How the Covid-19 outbreak has affected consumer spending behaviour
Global outbreak has spooked shoppers, encouraging many to hold onto their money.
Oyster has a strong appetite for investment
Auckland has built-in advantages for commercial property investors.
Michael Barnett: Stop spreading the contagion of fear
Comment: Fear and anxiety spread fear and anxiety.
Coronavirus crisis: 'Two hour queues for toilet paper' in Australia
The toilet paper crisis gripping Australia has reached new levels.
A toilet paper run is like a bank run
Shoppers around the world have caught toilet paper fever on the back of the coronavirus.
The coronavirus struggle: Empty tables, closed shops as businesses reel
Some businesses say business has been down by up to 90 per cent.
The resurrection of the laundromat - why they are making a comeback
As housing builds upwards, washing machines are becoming a luxury.
'World's first': Kiwi avocado milk start-up wins race to supermarket shelf
Auckland chef Sachie Nomura developed the product which is on sale in America.
Off the grid: Can Kathmandu solar power its stores?
The NZX-listed retailer has taken the first step towards shrinking its energy footprint.
Michael Hill 'unaffected' by supply chain issues affecting other retailers, CEO says
Daniel Bracken weighs in on coronavirus disruption.
Coronavirus: Grocers assure NZ customers nothing will run out
Suppliers confident despite widespread reports of bulk buying items such as toilet paper.
The Warehouse warns of up to 8-week stock delays due to coronavirus outbreak
One of the country's largest retailers is anticipating stock delays from China.
Creaming it: Lewis Road pens multi-million-dollar deal with US giant
The deal is said to be worth up to US$5 million in the first year.
Ben & Jerry's ice cream delivered by drone
Drone deliveries are taking off in the Emerald Isles.
Virus panic-buyers: Experts say there's no need for panic or these long queues
Long queues, empty shelves - a professor of public health says there's no need to panic.
Michael Hill earnings increase in 'challenged' market
E-commerce sales propped up the increase in earnings.
Colette by Colette Hayman collapse - creditors owed A$40m
The final amount is expected to be much higher.
Troubled fashion retailer to close two NZ stores
The future of the accessory chain is uncertain as it prepares to close 33 stores.