Ghost town: Concern in Newmarket as retail stores stand vacant
The number of empty shops in Newmarket continues to rise.
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Analysts react to The Warehouse's plans to cut 180 staff
Analysts say the move could help steady the retailer's declining profitability.
Burger King ditches Paywave due to 'exorbitant bank charges'
Research suggests fees in New Zealand are far higher than in Australia and the UK.
'Persistence is key' says Rodd and Gunn CEO
Persistence one of the most important things in business, says Rodd and Gunn CEO.
Huffer gears up for Asian expansion
Huffer founder Steve Dunstan talks increasing sales through experiences.
Hosking: Counter-intuitive Countdown's fantastic plastic 15c bags
COMMENT: I'm loving Countdown's new 15c stronger plastic fantastic bags.
Hawkesby: Plastic bag 'ban'? They just make you pay for them now
COMMENT: Countdown's new bags are even bigger and thicker than the old ones.
Up, up, up: Price of 'everything' set to increase
The cost of your ASOS order and buying the daily coffee is set to increase.
Big day out: Matakana Farmers' Market
In the third of our market series, Hayley McLarin visits the Matakana Farmer's Market.
Govt to launch inquiry into exploitation of migrant workers
Exploitation in New Zealand's workforce isn't limited to retail, employment regulator says
Farmers retail workers revolt against pay conditions
Farmers workers are protesting against their pay and performance conditions.
Small Business: Freeze drying produce for chefs
Tommy Roff talks supplying Whittaker's and distribution emails from Kazakhstan.
H&M prepares to open NZ flagship store in downtown Auckland
H&M will open its flagship store in Commercial Bay in August.
Amazon exit from Oz a warning for New Zealand
Amazon has blocked Australian consumers from using it global e-commerce sites.
Failed clothing chain Meccano has debt of $5.8 million
Creditors of menswear retailer Meccano likely to be more than $5 million out-of-pocket.
Apple mute following ComCom warning
Apple had no comment to make when the Herald approached it for comment.
Online spending at local sites bounces back
Online retail sales at local websites was up 16 per cent in the month of April.
Countdown shoppers frustrated at overcharges
Shoppers are warning others online about errors with the chain's point-of-sale system.
Torpedo7 to open new stores despite shrinking margins
The Warehouse Group is gearing up to open more Torpedo7 stores.
Small Business: Firm like 'factory in tradies' pocket'
Cutshop New Zealand director Andre Hofer talks running on-demand factories for tradies.
Watch: $790m massive Auckland mall project in full swing
About 10,000 workers will be involved in the two-year construction project.
From receptionist to Les Mills managing director
Dione Forbes-Ryrie, managing director of Les Mills, talks rising to the top.
Big read: Why NZ-made fashion is hanging by a thread
Are fashion designers fighting a losing battle by trying to keep production local?
Brolly good show for Kiwi company
Wet weather and collaboration with Karen Walker has seen demand for Blunt Umbrellas spike.
The reason Ikea might not open stores in NZ
Having IKEA stores in New Zealand could mean higher prices, analyst says.
Minister to retailers incorrectly paying staff: 'Get in line with the law'
Minister for workplace relations responds to retailers paying staff incorrectly.
Cotton On to review paid work practices, as tide of complaints swells
Firm launche enquiry to see if staff are working for free.
Are you working for free? Shake-up looms over paid work
Expert says fallout from Employment Court case will have "far-reaching" ramifications.
Smiths City fallout: 500 workers lodge complaints over unpaid work
More than 500 retail workers have complained about unpaid work after the Smith City case.
Clothing firm fined $52,500 for safety jacket
The claims made on the protective jackets did not match up to reality.
Supermarkets' move 'widens' surveillance
Supermarkets maintain their facial data collection complies with privacy rules.
Commerce Commission launches inquiry into World's 'Made in NZ' labelling
The Commerce Commission has launched an official investigation into World.
Rich-lister couple increase stake in The Warehouse
The Normans lift their stake in The Warehouse but analysts say it doesn't signal takeover.