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Allbirds reports wider loss, names new CEO
The maker of eco-friendly shoes, incorporating NZ merino wool, will close 10 to 15 stores.
Kiwis closing their wallets: Retail spending falls as tougher economy bites
Electronic card data shows spending is subdued in areas sensitive to interest rates.
'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea store
The framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.
Property Insider: Who ate all the pies? Sacked Filipino worker finds new job
How to keep tradies on your site? Could a pie-dispensing machine help retain them?
Freedom Furniture loses $9m, taps parent's support to pay debts
Red Sea terrorism disrupting supply chain, racheting up freight costs.
Kathmandon’t: Analysts pan NZ outdoor retailer
Perhaps none have had it as rough as those selling outdoor apparel.
Billionaire Graeme Hart's US companies make $15b revenue
How did two American businesses owned by NZ's wealthiest man perform in 2023?
Silvermoon Jewellers in liquidation: Who’s owed money?
The first liquidator’s report is out and provides a breakdown of the numbers.
Auckland police swoop on 94 petrol stations amid crime wave
Since Sunday, five petrol stations have been targeted by robbers and burglars.
Editorial: Brace for some serious economic pain ahead
OPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.
Opinion: Facial recognition can be a vital tool to help combat retail crime crisis
OPINION: Foodstuffs' stores report over 500 breaches of trespass in just three months.
Trev Terry boatyard receivers seek buyer as ‘tough market’ hits
Boat company will attend A&P show as usual, quest for buyer on horizon.
Mitre 10 changes at top: Smith takes over, Dippie steps down
Retail chain founded in 1974 about to celebrate 50 years trading in New Zealand this year.
200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime
'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'
What happens to other shops when a supermarket closes?
Variety store owner Thomas Park hoped for a few customers, but the car park was empty.
'I get bored': Ram raiding Hamilton teen tells judge
The teen, from Afghanistan, got swept up in ram-raid crime that swept through the Waikato.
Community leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licence
A liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.
Consumer confidence up but no miracle cure for retail, ANZ says
Confidence rose but many people surveyed were still wary of buying big-ticket items.
What you need to know about Woolworths’ half-year results
We have heard a lot in recent years about supermarkets and how much money they make.
Business confidence glass half-full, but construction and retail tumble
Retail and construction take a dive in latest ANZ Business Outlook survey.
'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties
'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.
New look for Michael Hill revealed as profit slides 55pc
'Major security challenges' test Michael Hill's ambitions.
The 18-year-olds taking on the men’s personal hygiene market
Small business: The pair already have big plans to expand their range of products.
Obituary: Auckland businessman Graeme Edwards
One of the former owners of Alloy Yachts, Graeme Edwards, has died.
Dunedin Countdown set to reopen after no rats trapped overnight
The supermarket has been closed for the past two weeks.
Retail sales tumble in December quarter
Shopping's December doldrums confirmed just as Kathmandu, Torpedo7 outline struggles.
What next for The Warehouse after sinking $83m into Torpedo7?
The stock is down nearly 50 per cent in the past year.
Opinion: Torpedo7 sale - why sell bikes when you could sell groceries?
OPINION: As The Warehouse cuts its losses, one wonders what plans Tahua has for Torpedo7.
Warehouse Group sells Torpedo7 for $1 after paying $52m for it
A consortium including former NZ Breakers basketball team owners is to take over.
Woolworths Group CEO steps down after interview storm-out
The supermarket giant also announced its half-year results.
Biggest NZ mall owner pushes up revenue, shopper numbers
Australasian shopper visits rose 6.7 per cent in 2023.