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Explainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?
A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.
Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn
Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.
December spending on a “sharper decline than expected”
Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.
Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage
About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.
Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?
Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.
Business confidence on the rise amid concerns over sluggish economy
Businesses are now more worried about securing sales than finding the right staff.
Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market
AF and Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King says her biggest success is leaving corporate.
Shopping warranty service Boxer goes bust owing $36m
Kiwi e-commerce business Boxer owes $36m after going into liquidation.
Manawa Udy on sustaining Māori business through political noise
Ngahere Communities' online store Konei opened its first retail store this month.
Golriz Ghahraman allegations: PR expert rates Greens' response
A public relations expert says the Green Party have put themselves in a weakened position.
Costco Wholesale New Zealand revenue soars
Accounts show exactly how popular the three-level store at Westgate is.
'Really busy and super positive': Paihia businesses shrug off criticism about town
There is pushback after comments about Northland’s top tourist town being run down.
Golriz Ghahraman overseas as police investigate alleged shoplifting incident
Police are looking into report that MP shoplifted goods from clothes store.
Jaimee Lupton on running TikTok’s most popular haircare brand
The Monday Haircare co-founder says this year has brought successes as well as challenges.
Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records
Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.
On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024
Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.
'It’s very, very positive': Businesses making hay while the sun shines
One Whangārei cafe owner says this is the busiest summer ever.
Gracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 sales
MacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.
Bed, Bath and Beyond NZ profits defy downturn, climb 7.5pc
The homeware retailer had a rise in revenue and profits in its latest full-year report.
Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead
Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.
New lobby group vows to hold Government’s ‘feet to fire’ on grocery shake-up
Sue Chetwin is fronting a new group that plans to lobby 'furiously' for lower prices.
SME concerns shift from staffing to survival
New data shows SMEs are under more economic pressure.
Three top-of-mind issues: Kiwi chief Clive Mackenzie
Housing shortage, the surge in migration, declining levels of construction: perfect storm?
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
Can you spot what's wrong with this car seat photo?
A photo of a child in a car seat has caused a furore online.
'Smashed': String of overnight burglaries at Rotorua shops
Two vehicles believed to be involved were located abandoned on Mangakakahi Rd.
From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers
Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.
Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure
The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.
Ka-ching: NZ's peak shopping period revealed for 2023
The Friday before Christmas took out the title of the busiest shopping day of the year.