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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.
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.