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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.
Diana Clement: Beware fake Boxing Day sales
OPINION: The best bargain is often the one you don’t buy.
Santa among hundreds evacuated during St Lukes fire alarm; supermarkets slammed
Santa among those forced from mall after fire alarm.
Desperate NZ stores start Boxing Day sales early
"You’ll see big signs with 40 per cent or 50 per cent off."
Lift in Kiwis' pre-Christmas spending rings up $2.65b for month
Worldline data showed Kiwis' spending is up on last year in the countdown to Christmas.
Becoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation
'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'
Subdued Santa: Analyst warns of retail sales struggles, messy 2024
Kathmandu sales are millions behind last year.
ELE collapse: 750 Filipinos fired from sites
'Workers’ ability to stay here is now under threat, many will find it hard': Mikee Santos.
Cocoa grown illegally in a Nigerian rainforest heads to major chocolate makers
Mars and Ferrero list farming sources on their websites that are close to the forest.
Consumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains low
A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.
Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush
But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.
'Disappointing': White Fox ruins Christmas with big delivery delays
The fast fashion giant has been slammed for delayed shipping and 'sub-par' responses.
Reality check for self-checkout
The promise of self-checkout was alluring. But theft and gripes abound.
New Huntly FreshChoice part of 'ambitious' plan to expand the brand
FreshChoice Huntly is the latest to re-brand as part of an ambitious expansion plan.
'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theft
An Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.
Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel
A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.
Consumer confidence at highest level in nearly two years
Bank says more households expected the economy to strengthen over the coming year.
Retailers urged to plan ahead as Kiwis become better bargain hunters
Big majority surveyed expect to hold off on purchases until major sales event arrives.
Beaufort Watches founder on growing the ‘untouched’ Kiwi market
Beaufort Watches owner Robert Kwok says his passion is to share the craft of watchmaking.
Toi Store selling Māori items for Christmas
Three pop-up stores have been opened for pakihi Māori on the waterfront.
Temu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growth
In the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.
Amazon, Target stop selling water beads marketed to kids over safety concerns
Warnings about the dangers of the beads being ingested have been piling up.
Clothing factory workers blindsided by closure
Closing doors on clothing factory a real 'a real kick in the guts'.
'Over-parent': Mum's excuse for shooting at police to help ram-raiding kids escape
The woman says her offending was driven by her methamphetamine addiction.
Retailers welcome demise of 'unnecessary' Fair Pay Agreements
The agreements complicate existing employment law, say businesses.
Retail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’
Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.
More Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQ
A spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.
High-speed e-scooters being left unchecked by Waka Kotahi
According to the NZ Transport Agency, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts.
Chemist Warehouse eyed up in huge merger bid
Brash newcomer would merge to create huge new pharmacy company.
Supie collapse: Potential buyers unlikely to continue operating
The grocery retailer went into voluntary administration and liquidation last month.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.