New ZealandKeeping time alive: Waipawa couple’s clock shop keeps history tickingJim and Anne Greeff believe every tick tells a story of time.10 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailVisa and Mastercard tipped to benefit from Govt surcharge banOfficials have warned that banning surcharges could push up prices for all shoppers.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Recession risk rises after June gloomANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.09 Sep 10:30 PM
RetailBriscoe boss Rod Duke: 'We remain cautious about the retail environment'Briscoe Group's net profit fell 11.8% to $29.3m in the first half while revenue was flat.09 Sep 09:29 PM
World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
BusinessConstruction, manufacturing slumped in June quarterThe final June-quarter data before the next GDP release paint a grim picture.08 Sep 11:58 PM
WorldDC shop owner says Trump team misrepresented her after store lootingTumika Alston says she felt used after her story appeared in a White House video.08 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.07 Sep 09:30 PM
LifestyleHappy with your purchase? NZ's best and worst retailers revealedConsumer NZ dished out low marks to some of the country's most well-known stores.07 Sep 07:00 PM
New Zealand'High-risk' shoplifter hides stolen loot in pram, takes 5 vacuums in two weeks In total, the young mum stole $8546 worth of items over several months.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandIkea 'creates huge opportunities' - PM Ikea products will be available nationwide through delivery and pick-up points.05 Sep 06:00 AM
EntertainmentWhy the Sydney Sweeney ad worked American Eagle wanted Sydney Sweeney to be a brand reset. Its sales are up.04 Sep 08:58 PM
New ZealandCostco, then Ikea: What could be next and why do we care?Ikea's Auckland store opens on December 4 at Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington.04 Sep 05:00 PM
RetailIkea's first New Zealand store to open on December 4'It's been quite a journey,' says Ikea expansion manager Fabian Winterbine.04 Sep 04:11 AM
New ZealandNew Woolworths Taupō opens with special pouThe supermarket and the pou have a history dating back to 1961.03 Sep 11:29 PM
BusinessMoney Talks: 'I didn't lose a night's sleep – Pic Picot on tipping his retirement fund into his peanut butter dreamThe Pic's Peanut Butter founder talks about going from a hippie to a business success.03 Sep 07:00 PM
BusinessIkea opening date to be revealedMore details about the Swedish retailer's first NZ store are set to be revealed.03 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths CityThe 107-year-old company, now in the hands of administrators, faces an uncertain future.03 Sep 01:00 AM
TravelWhat it's like visiting Portland in 2025The city has a mixed reputation, so what is it really like?02 Sep 06:42 AM
BusinessHallenstein Glasson's group chief executive resigns, leaves business in 'strong position'Chris Kinraid was appointed chief executive in 2023 after leaving KMD Brands. 02 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Perfect storm’: Pressure on squeezed retailers not letting up as two big chains struggleRetailers continue to grapple with increasing costs and weaker consumer demand.02 Sep 03:32 AM
BusinessRetail icon Smiths City in voluntary administration amid 'increasing financial pressures'Founded in 1918, Smiths City currently operates nine stores.01 Sep 10:42 PM
EntertainmentIconic record retailer Marbecks to close Queens Arcade store after 90 yearsRoger Marbeck says the move away from selling records in a physical shop is "bittersweet".01 Sep 01:33 AM
Travel newsFive events you should not miss this SeptemberPrepare your September for an array of festivities.30 Aug 05:25 PM
New ZealandThis media power couple quit Auckland and bought a small village's only shop: 'It's paradise'Dallas and Donna Gurney are now launching a small community radio station in Whananaki.30 Aug 07:18 AM
WorldUS ends tariff exemption for small packages shipped globallyConfusion and concern has risen among small businesses over new shipping costs.29 Aug 06:23 AM
New Zealand'This shop was our life': Family-owned sex shop to close after five decadesCo-owner Tyler Lapham grew up doing his homework in Cupid Shop's back office.28 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRecidivist shoplifter caught stealing after jailtime says she doesn't get enough on the benefitThe last time Silvia Tipene was caught she claimed it wasn't her and she'd been framed.28 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandOne of New Zealand’s biggest sports retailers targeted by organised crimeRetail head says addiction, gangs and repeat youth offenders key factors behind problem.27 Aug 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZYet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew rules take aim at abandoned shopping trolleysRotorua Lakes Council debated who should foot the bill for collecting errant trollies.27 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandKFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurantThe new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.27 Aug 03:51 AM
Business'Dreams shattered': Family's reno in limbo, $16k out of pocket by Kitchen Things demiseCustomers say they're stressed and in the dark after Kitchen Things' receivership.26 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Believe it or not, butter prices are falling - just not for you (yet)Analysis: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news26 Aug 10:15 PM
