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.
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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.
Greg Bruce: Power-ranking Auckland’s shopping malls
OPINION: One Auckland mall is a clear winner, but there are some surprising losers.
'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy
Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.
Spending on cars and clothes down in July but some services escape malaise
Clothing and vehicle sellers had a less-than-stellar month.
How Avon went from beauty institution to total disaster
Whatever happened to the Avon ladies?
Retailer group goes to Ombudsman after police refuse to release crime arrest data
Group questions Government's promise about prioritising retail crime.
New wave of dubious social media e-shops targets Kiwis
Kiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.
‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homes
What does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?
Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout
Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.
'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammer
Jit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.
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.
Auckland bathroomware and plumbing supplies business in liquidation
Family-owned importer put into liquidation on August 5.
The Warehouse takeover bid falters at first hurdle
The deal failed to get shareholder support beyond Sir Stephen Tindall.
Burglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuit
Impact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.
Business confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’
"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."
Paper Plus breaches bank covenants, seeks capital raise
BNZ could not commit to a banking covenant waiver.
Lifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be saved
Under a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.
US consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warn
Financial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.
'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judge
More than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.
The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys
Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.