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Survival suits, whole pigs and fine wine: How Costco hijacked the American psyche

New York Times: Nearly one-third of US customers shop at Costco.

Retail sales continue to drop as cost-of-living pressures still bite

Retail sales fell 1.2% in the June quarter, the eighth consecutive quarter to see a drop.

SPQR liquidators renew liquor licence for failed restaurant

There has been some buyer interest in it.

Editorial: The win for local communities in the battle over booze

OPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.

'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle store

Upset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'

‘At his head’: Horror knife claim at Westfield mall

A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife at a customer’s head at mall.

Ex-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black market

The two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.

Consumer NZ says ComCom's supermarket recommendations don’t go far enough

The consumer rights agency says too much onus is put on shoppers to take action.

Prolific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'

Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.

'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be

However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.

36 jobs on the line at Mitre 10 headquarters

Mitre 10 chief executive cites low consumer confidence and spending.

Opinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debate

Economist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.

Opinion: The curious case of competition law and Foodstuffs

Opinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.

'We need to be accountable back to NZers': Supermarket boss Chris Quin on cost of living crunch

And how losing both his parents at 21 affected his outlook on life.

Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay

The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.

Woolworths staff vote for strike action over low wage offers, staff safety concerns

Union says 'understaffing' and living wage concerns have not been addressed.