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Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.
Briscoe Group reports record full-year sales but expects dip in net profit
The Kiwi retailer has delivered strong results despite an industry downturn.
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Supie partially snapped up by another Kiwi business
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'Sad event': Winston Peters speaks on Golriz Ghahraman's shoplifting charges
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Commerce Commission to investigate supermarket duopoly: Woolworths, Foodstuffs
The probe comes after Consumer NZ lodged a complaint with the commission in August.
Creative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs
'This is the highlight of this business.'
From Matakana to Knightsbridge: How a Kiwi firm got luxury pillows into Harrods
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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
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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
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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.