Latest fromRetail
NZ’s biggest new supermarket opens this month
More than 250 staff will work at the new store; over 200 job offers have been made so far.
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.
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.
‘I can do whatever I want’: Shoplifter threatens to rape staffer during theft
The 44-year-old smelled strongly of alcohol and had slurred speech.
Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.
Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices
Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.
‘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.
Job market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
Service industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.
'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle
The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.
Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales
Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.
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.
Three youths charged as dramatic footage emerges of Michael Hill smash-and-grab
Police say they're still hunting for two men.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
Clone wars: The new age of online scamming
'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'
'Big plans': Rod Duke on why Briscoes is thriving while other retailers struggle
Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed... and how he spends his money.
Ikea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland opening
The retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.
Baby City retail owner goes into liquidation, five stores under new management
BDO Wellington were appointed as liquidators on December 31.
Recession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business owners
You have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?
Liam Dann: Why a 265-year-old beer brand is suddenly cool with Gen Z
Back in black: Guinness sales boomed in 2024 and Liam Dann went along for the ride.
Boom in US retail real estate defies prediction of ecommerce apocalypse
Financial Times: Analysts had spoken of a 'retail apocalypse'.
Trio caught with $2700 of shoplifted swag, police say
Police say they caught three men after a sticky-fingered Boxing Day spree.
Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
Retailers cashing in on customers' happy vibes
Boxing Day shoppers in Rotorua and Tauranga are happy to be spending.
Mixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppers
Bay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.