RetailThe Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m lossA warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.30 Jun 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPlumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenueIt's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.30 Jun 09:00 PM
TalanoaTop Samoan fashion brand looks to open more stores in NZEveni Pacific has opened a flagship store in Auckland and says it's just the start.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PropertyFurther property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empireCook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.30 Jun 04:59 AM
LifestyleAussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisleThe fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.30 Jun 02:08 AM
RetailWhy Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challengesCrane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.30 Jun 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Bring energy back': Call for new store as empty supermarket site stalls nearby trade'We want some more options in Havelock North.'28 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a visionThe Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme's son and nephew in key roles.28 Jun 01:00 AM
LifestyleBehind the Briscoes Lady: The truth about Tammy WellsThe actor-artist has had a double life for 37 years.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailGlobal beauty giant boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centreL’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.27 Jun 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Significant problem': Business owners clash with CBD homeless'We have watched clients pull up and then drive away.'25 Jun 05:37 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest new supermarket gets green lightIt's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.25 Jun 03:01 AM
RetailIkea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than plannedEmployees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.24 Jun 04:53 AM
Crime'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staffThe 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.19 Jun 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to expect from today's GDP data?Economists expect the recovery continued during the first quarter of the year.18 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged Napier pharmacy burglar caught, stolen fragrances returned to storeSimilar products were taken in the two other raids, and in break-ins at two other stores.18 Jun 02:32 AM
WorldAustralia Post unveils dedicated parcel-only offices for online shoppersCustomers can access 24/7 self-service desks and parcel lockers.17 Jun 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFreedom Furniture bought by Australian competitorFreedom has 13 stores in New Zealand.16 Jun 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRepco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profitsRepco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.14 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessHow the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get biggerThe new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.13 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandMiddle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run storeStore manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for MayEconomist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.12 Jun 01:01 AM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyTech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refundPLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.10 Jun 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shoppingOPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competitionOPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonInside Zuru’s US empire: Nick Mowbray talks tariffs and toy trademarksMowbray has been based in the US ever since Liberation Day. 05 Jun 07:00 PM
RetailComCom threatens regulatory crackdown on supermarketsConsumer NZ doesn't have faith that operators in the sector will make changes voluntarily.04 Jun 05:00 PM
Retail'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthoodPlus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.01 Jun 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recoveryOPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.31 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleHow a jar of Auckland hummus became a comedian's tour highlight'We kind of had a joke – should we take him some hummus?'30 May 06:41 AM
New ZealandPolice launch review after controversial retail crime directiveThe directive set thresholds for theft: $200 general, $150 petrol, $500 shoplifting.30 May 05:36 AM
