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Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.

Opinion: Consumers and the right to repair a good step that needs safer ground
OPINION: A well-thought-out right to repair will provide benefits across the board.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launch
Karen Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.

Warehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8m
The Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.

Warehouse swings to first-half profit, but revenue falls
The Warehouse has announced its half-year results for the six months ended January 26.

‘More challenging than we feared’: What’s in store for The Warehouse’s half-year result
Analysts warn of tough year ahead and risk of no dividends.

Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

‘The whole back end is down’: James Pascoe stores face IT issues
IT problems hit James Pascoe stores, causing closures and cash-only sales.

Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’
Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.

Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery
Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.

What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.

Michael Hill appoints interim CEO after leader’s sudden passing
Andrew Lowe joined Michael Hill's executive team back in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park
'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.

Property Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach sale
Biggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.

The Warehouse warns of 'significant uncertainty' in second half financial result
The retailer's sales dropped 1.6% to $1.607 billion in the first half of 2025.

Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new location
Customers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.

Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.

Third Mighty Ape CEO exits as tech upgrade hampers result
Technical issues from a website upgrade impacted Mighty Ape’s earnings.

'Particularly challenging': Michael Hill NZ's revenue drops 7.4%, strategic review under way
The group said conditions in New Zealand remain particularly challenging.